Around Lane
Drop boxes carry most returned Lane ballots
Friday's returns were close to 37%; four in five returned ballots used a drop box.
About 80% of Lane County ballots returned so far had arrived through drop boxes, KLCC reported Friday, citing the county clerk's office. Nearly 37% of county voters had returned ballots, compared with about 35% statewide. Those are Friday's figures, not a live Saturday count.
For voters still holding a ballot, official drop sites accept ballots until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. The Secretary of State's locator provides locations and says voters in line at 8 p.m. may still deposit their ballots.
Field notes
What changed: Friday's reporting supplies a new return snapshot.
Why it matters: The election deadline is approaching.
Who may be affected: Lane County voters.
Autzen shuttle riders need a pass, not cash
The October 31 park-and-ride listing spells out purchase and return-trip rules.
Cash will not get you aboard the Autzen Express from Lane Events Center: its October 31 listing directs riders to purchase shuttle passes online. Oregon's official schedule places the Northwestern game at Autzen at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
The venue says outbound service begins three hours before kickoff, with departures every 10–20 minutes. Return rides operate at halftime and immediately after the game; postgame departures continue for 60 minutes. Confirm the pass and departure arrangements before leaving for the north parking lot.
Field notes
What changed: The dated service listing applies to Saturday's home game.
Why it matters: Payment and return windows can affect the trip home.
Who may be affected: Fans using the Lane Events Center shuttle.