Ben Botkin is a Senior Reporter at The Lund Report. He covers a diverse range of topics including law and legal affairs, health and wellness, and real estate, with a focus on lawsuits, commercial real estate, and the housing market. Ben's work has been featured in numerous publications such as Missoula Current Home, Argus Observer, and The Oregonian.
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Ben Botkin's coverage predominantly focuses on government announcements and legal policy regulation, with a specific focus on Oregon and Portland. His articles often cover topics related to state laws, lawsuits, drug treatment, foster children, and other social welfare issues within the local area.
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Sandra Easdale of the Lane Council of Governments helps businesses secure the loans they need to grow and expand.
Lane Transit District is planning an open house for Tuesday, Aug. 11 to gain feedback for a new long-term plan.
A Lane County hearings official will make a decision on an appeal of a county decision to allow the CleanLane recycling facility to be built at Short Mountain Landfill.
By: Ben Botkin
Lane Transit District officials are planning to make restroom changes to restore public access after a Trump directive led to their closure.
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, wants to reimagine health care in the United States and increase access, as Trump cuts loom in 2027.
By: Ben Botkin
The ambulance in the Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Protection District cannot transport patients within Lane County, forcing tough choices.
By: Ben Botkin
A report found that peer navigators and law enforcement in Lane County have built a successful program to guide people into recovery.
Lane County may give yet another county counsel a six–figure payout after he leaves his job, the second such case since 2024.
Lane County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky will stay on as the county’s top administrator until the end of 2027. Meanwhile, County Counsel Rob Bovett’s contract was terminated with a $275,318 settlement.
By: Ben Botkin
Vote-by-mail in Oregon will continue, despite the Trump administration's efforts to limit the ability of states to conduct elections by mail.
