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Friday, February 21, 2025

News from August 2022

Investigation ends with seven-year prison sentence

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

A burglar, who victimized many west-university apartment complexes, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a series of burglaries she committed. These investigations ultimately came to a successful resolution after a lot of hard work and dedication by Eugene Police patrol officers, dispatchers, records staff, crime analysts, and detectives.

2022 Back to School BBQ

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

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Prolific burglar sentenced to 15 years prison

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

A prolific burglar, who victimized several Eugene businesses during the height of the pandemic, has been sentenced after a year of meticulous work by investigators. Thomas Dale Young, 40, from Independence, Oregon, pled guilty to 19 Burglary counts (from 15 different burglaries, 12 of which were Eugene Police cases) and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

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Lane County News area weekly mass times

By Lane County News | Aug 27, 2022

The following parishes in the Lane County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

UO earns $1M to design next generation network monitors

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

UO computer scientists have been awarded more than $1 million from the National Science Foundation to design better methods to monitor computer networks.

Scammers Impersonating Sheriff's Office Employees

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

We have received recent reports of a telephone scam in our community.

Planning Commission Recruitment

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Get involved! Have a voice in city government! Join the Planning Commission!

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Participating Lane County Ace Hardware stores hosting Labor Day BBQ party

By Lane County News | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Summer Showcases bring free performances to Eugene community centers

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

The City of Eugene Recreation and Cultural Services divisions invite community members to enjoy four Summer Showcases over the next month. These free performances, held at City community centers, present the work of some of Eugene’s most iconic dance studios, musicians and creative artists.

Patrick Phillips to lead the UO during search for new president

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

The Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon voted unanimously to appoint Patrick Phillips as interim president of the university during a special board meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Lane County awarded healthiest larger employer in Oregon second year in a row

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Lane County has been recognized as the #1 healthiest larger employer in Oregon by the Portland Business Journal for the second year in a row.

ROAD CLOSURE: Office Covered Bridge (Old Mill Road), Westfir

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

ROAD CLOSURE: Office Covered Bridge (Old Mill Road), Westfir

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Lane County News area weekly mass times

By Lane County News | Aug 20, 2022

The following parishes in the Lane County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Annual Parks Survey Open for Public Feedback

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Eugene Parks and Open Space is seeking community feedback on the City's parks, trails and natural areas through an online survey at eugparks2022.com.

Northwest Indian Language Institute Celebrates 25 Years

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Northwest Indian Language Institute marks 25-year milestone with plans for growth, thanks to new grant

County seeking applicants for decennial Charter Review Committee; applications due September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Every ten years, Lane County Government is required to convene a Charter Review Committee to review and recommend changes to the County’s Home Rule Charter.

Bold Steps Award Program

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

Bold Steps Award Program

Yard of the Week

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Yard of the Week

$3 million grant funds IMAX film on deep-sea ecology

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

More than a mile beneath the surface of the ocean lie some of the most expansive and least studied habitats on earth.

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The Registry shows 92 sex offenders living in Lane County in Q2

By Lane County News | Aug 15, 2022

There are 18 more sex offenders living in Lane County in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.