Lane County Emergency Management will test the subscriber-based local emergency alert system – Lane Alerts – on Thursday, May 14, at 12:00 p.m. The test will include emails, recorded voice calls and text messages depending upon each subscriber’s provided contact information.

The free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will collect up to 35 gallons of household hazardous waste per customer on Saturday, May 2, in Oakridge.

Posted on FlashAlert: April 15th, 2026 8:00 AM Election Day is quickly approaching, and the Lane County Elections office would like to encourage voters to register to vote or update their voter registration now, to be election-ready for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. Voters in Lane County must register to vote or make changes to their party affiliation no later than April 28, 2026.

Now in its second year, a coalition of organizations and agencies dedicated to sustainability is proud to announce Re-Imagine Earth Day, an opportunity for the community to engage, learn, and take meaningful steps toward a healthier planet.

It’s that time of year again: as spring rains fuel rapid roadside growth, Lane County’s mowing crews are preparing to tackle tall grass and brush along rural County-maintained roads. But before the blades start spinning, crews need a clear path—free of signs, fencing, and other obstacles in the public right-of-way.

To help keep our roads and communities safe, Lane County reminds everyone that April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

The 2026 Electronics Recycling Competition is ending soon, but there is still time for schools to join the effort and make a difference before April 24.