Lane County - OR
Recent News About Lane County - OR
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Lane County Sheriff's Office seeking applicants for Cadet Program
Interested in serving your community and learning more about a career in law enforcement?
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Lane County - OR announces Rural residents have a few more days to help update Lane County's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan by taking survey
Residents who live outside the Eugene-Springfield area have the rest of the week to take a short online survey to help update Lane County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Commissioners allocate new funding for Holiday Farm Fire recovery
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) took action this week to advance the recovery process for Holiday Farm Fire survivors.
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Lane County Public Health releases report on suicide data and trends in Lane County
On February 7, Lane County Public Health (LCPH) published the report Suicide in Lane County 2000-2020 Updated Trends, Risk Factors, and Recommendations.
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Lane County to conduct 2023 Homeless Point In Time count this week
Every year, Lane County Human Services Division (LCHSD) conducts an annual census of people experiencing homelessness on a single night, called the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.
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Lane County launches Fentanyl Aware campaign to address growing risk
Lane County Public Health today announced the launch of a Fentanyl Aware campaign, aimed at addressing the increasing supply and use of fentanyl in Lane County
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Commissioners Farr and Trieger chosen as chair, vice chair
The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and vice chair during the opening minutes of its first regular meeting of 2023
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Five county officials take office; State of the County outlines accomplishments, offers peek at year to come
Five elected county officials – a mix of new and returning faces – were ceremonially sworn into office during Lane County’s annual State of the County Address this morning.
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AmeriCorps NCCC partners with Lane County Parks
A collaboration between Lane County Parks, Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah and Willamalane Park and Recreation District, as well as City of Eugene Parks and Open Space, has been awarded a partnership grant with the National Civilian Conservation Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC).
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Federal spending bill provides $3.1 million to Lane County for critical public safety projects
Today, President Biden signed the 2023 federal “omnibus appropriations” bill, which includes funding for three critical public safety projects in Lane County.
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State of the County, swearings-in to be held Monday, January 9
Lane County’s annual State of the County Address will take place on Monday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. in Harris Hall (125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene).
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WasteWise 'Simplify the Holidays' Campaign: Fight Food Waste to Beat Inflation
Lane County’s “Simplify the Holidays” campaign hopes to help residents and businesses reduce food waste during the holiday season—and ease the financial burden of high inflation.
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Lane County, partners, attend training at the National Emergency Training Center to prepare for Disasters
Last week, nearly 70 emergency responders from across Lane County attended the Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC), an extensive week-long training at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
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Lane County Health & Human Services, First Christian Church, and Cahoots Announce Operation Winter Survival Stockpile
Lane County Health & Human Services, in partnership with the First Christian Church of Eugene’s Helping Hearts program and Cahoots, today announced the launch of Operation Winter Survival Stockpile.
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WasteWise Lane County: Simplify the Holidays Campaign Kicks Off
In honor of America Recycles Day, the Lane County Waste Management Division is launching a six-week “Simplify the Holidays” social media campaign today.
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Lane County Public Health's Community Access Center at Valley River Center to reopen today
The Community Access Center, Lane County Public Health's (LCPH) vaccine clinic at Valley River Center (VRC), has reopened following a temporary closure to make necessary changes
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Election results indicate support for Lane County Parks levy
Early election results indicate support for Lane County Parks Measure 20-335, which would allow a five-year property tax levy to raise money to improve and maintain parks owned and managed by Lane County.
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Lane County Public Health's Community Access Center at Valley River Center to reopen today
The Community Access Center, Lane County Public Health's (LCPH) vaccine clinic at Valley River Center (VRC), has reopened following a temporary closure to make necessary changes
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Lane County Elections introduces livestreaming for ballot processing
In an effort to increase transparency and educate voters on the mail-in ballot process, Lane County Elections is introducing a livestream YouTube channel where residents can watch ballots being processed: www.youtube.com/@Lane_County_OR_Elections.
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Eugene, Springfield and Lane County to begin leaf pickup
Lane County and the cities of Eugene and Springfield are preparing to kick-off their annual leaf collection efforts. Removing leaves from catch basins, grates and gutters allows storm water to run off and prevents flooding.