Board of County Commissioners appoints Carl Wilkerson to serve as Lane County Sheriff

Posted on 06/11/2025

Carl Wilkerson has been unanimously appointed Lane County Sheriff by the Board of County Commissioners.   READ MORE...

Life Jacket Exchange returns to Springfield on June 14

Posted on 06/09/2025

Need to size up your growing child's life jacket for the summer? Come see the Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue on June 14th at the Springfield Elks Lodge!  READ MORE...

Road Closure: Old Mill Road (Office Covered Bridge)

Posted on 06/03/2025

The Office Covered Bridge in Westfir will be closed June 26 through June 29 for the annual Mountain Bike Oregon event.  READ MORE...

Lane County Human Services releases Point-In-Time Count data

Posted on 05/29/2025

Annually on the last Wednesday of January, Lane County Human Services Division, in partnership with numerous agencies and groups, conducts the annual one-night county-wide Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.   READ MORE...

Election results available starting at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day

Posted on 05/19/2025

Election results will be made available to the public starting at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 20, and updated throughout the evening.   READ MORE...

ROAD CLOSURE: Place Road (Pengra Covered Bridge)

Posted on 05/19/2025

Pengra Covered Bridge will be closed during the day, Monday-Thursday, from May 27 through June 30.  READ MORE...

Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol offering free boat inspections

Posted on 05/14/2025

The Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies are partnering with Bi-Mart to again offer free boat inspections throughout Lane County to help you get on the water safely  READ MORE...

Board of Commissioners to seek applicants for appointment to Lane County Sheriff

Posted on 05/13/2025

The Lane County Board of County Commissioners will be accepting applications from people interested in being considered to fill the role of Lane County Sheriff from Friday, May 16, at 12:01 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, at 11:59 p.m.  READ MORE...

Annual test for subscribers of Lane County’s local emergency alert system on Wednesday, May 21, at 1:15 p.m.

Posted on 05/13/2025

Lane County Emergency Management will test the subscriber-based local emergency alert system – Lane Alerts – on Wednesday, May 21, at 1:15 p.m.   READ MORE...

Applications reopen May 15 for Holiday Farm Fire survivors interested in Lazy Days Mobile Home Park

Posted on 05/12/2025

The Lazy Days Mobile Home and RV Park, rebuilt by Homes for Good after the Holiday Farm Fire, has 13 2-bedroom modular homes that are still available for Holiday Farm Fire survivors to own or rent-to-own. A new round of applications will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, until all units are filled. An ADA-accessible unit may be available.   READ MORE...

Lane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early

Posted on 05/12/2025

Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections in time to be counted.  READ MORE...

Help refine Lane County’s new strategic plan in person or online

Posted on 05/08/2025

Lane County is updating its three-year strategic plan for 2025–2027. This spring, insights gathered through surveys and focus groups with Lane County employees and the community were used to create a preliminary draft of the new strategic plan.  READ MORE...

Lane County proposes budget cuts while preserving services

Posted on 05/07/2025

Lane County’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year (2025–2026) is now available. The proposed budget addresses an estimated $6.3 million structural deficit in the General Fund while striving to balance necessary reductions with preserving services.  READ MORE...

Lane County, partners lose $19.5 million in contracted federal grant funding to increase community disaster preparedness

Posted on 05/06/2025

On May 2, Lane County received notification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the $19.5 million grant to establish six resiliency hubs in communities across Lane County was terminated.  READ MORE...

Sheriff Cliff Harrold announces retirement

Posted on 05/01/2025

Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold has announced his retirement effective May 16, 2025. Sheriff Harrold has served in the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for 35 years and was appointed sheriff in 2019 before being elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024.   READ MORE...

May 20, 2025 Special Election ballots in the mail

Posted on 05/01/2025

The Lane County Elections office has placed ballots in the USPS mail stream for the May 2025 Special Election.  READ MORE...

Commissioners issue statement in support of immigrant and transgender community members

Posted on 04/22/2025

Today, the Board of County Commissioners voted to issue a statement reaffirming Lane County’s commitment to upholding the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act and supporting transgender community members.  READ MORE...

Lane County Firewise Grant Program open for applications

Posted on 04/21/2025

Lane County’s Firewise Grant Incentive Program is accepting applications from residents in unincorporated Lane County beginning May 1 through 4:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025.  READ MORE...

Free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup in Lowell on Saturday, April 26

Posted on 04/21/2025

he free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will collect up to 35 gallons of household hazardous waste per customer on Saturday, April 26, in Lowell.   READ MORE...

Are you ready to vote, Lane County?

Posted on 04/14/2025

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 20, 2025 Special Election.   READ MORE...

County mowers are rolling out—clear roadsides help keep them (and you) moving

Posted on 04/14/2025

It’s that time of year again: Lane County’s mowers are gearing up to trim back 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 roadside obstacles.  READ MORE...

Road Construction: Gilham Road

Posted on 04/11/2025

Construction on Gilham Road will occur through December 31, 2025.  READ MORE...

ROAD CLOSURE: Office Covered Bridge (Westfir)

Posted on 04/08/2025

The Office Covered Bridge in Westfir will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, for the City of Westfir's annual Easter Egg Hunt.   READ MORE...

Lane Events Center hosting April 3 open house for long-range planning effort

Posted on 03/20/2025

Lane Events Center (LEC) is updating its Master Plan to help guide investment in the property over the next 10 to 20 years and hosting an open house to explore initial concepts, discuss emerging values, and help shape a shared vision for the Lane Events Center.  READ MORE...

Spring into action: Donate to Operation Refill the Stockpile

Posted on 03/17/2025

Lane County Health & Human Services, in partnership with First Christian Church, is calling on the community to Spring into Action by donating essential items for those experiencing homelessness.   READ MORE...

Lane County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation with Northwest Accreditation Alliance

Posted on 03/04/2025

On January 8, 2025, the Northwest Accreditation Alliance Professional Standards Committee unanimously recommended to grant the Lane County Sheriff's Office accredited status.   READ MORE...

New code allowing the placement of rental RVs starts today for rural Lane County properties

Posted on 02/27/2025

Beginning today, February 27, properties in unincorporated Lane County (meaning outside city limits and urban growth boundaries) that are zoned Rural Residential may be able to add a rental recreational vehicle (RV) to their property.  READ MORE...

City of Eugene, Lane County partner to make safety improvements at River Road and Beacon Drive

Posted on 02/12/2025

City of Eugene and Lane County transportation planners are working together to enhance safety features at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive in the Santa Clara neighborhood.  READ MORE...

Lane Events Center launches survey, website to kick off long-range planning effort

Posted on 02/11/2025

Lane Events Center (LEC) is updating its Master Plan to help guide investment in the property over the next 10 to 20 years. The process, which will take place over the next six months, is beginning with a community survey.  READ MORE...

Federal Funding Update From Lane County

Posted on 01/31/2025

Lane County is closely monitoring changes at the federal level and any effect they may have on the services we provide to our community. At this time, there are no changes to our services, including at our Community Health Centers of Lane County.   READ MORE...

2025–2026 Confidential Personal Property Returns deadline March 17

Posted on 01/23/2025

The deadline to file a Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) for businesses is March 17, 2025.  READ MORE...

Lane County awards $200,000 in grants to support economic development

Posted on 01/16/2025

Eight local nonprofits will receive grant funding from Lane County’s Community & Economic Development Program to support programs and projects focused on economic development.  READ MORE...

Rob Bovett selected to lead Lane County Counsel Office

Posted on 01/14/2025

Rob Bovett, a seasoned attorney with decades of public service experience, has been chosen unanimously as Lane County’s new county counsel and will lead the team of legal staff working on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and County departments.   READ MORE...

Help create a new strategic plan for Lane County

Posted on 01/14/2025

Lane County is updating its three-year strategic plan for 2025–2027 and wants residents to give input through an online survey.  READ MORE...

Commissioners Loveall and Ceniga chosen as chair, vice chair

Posted on 01/07/2025

The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and vice chair during the opening minutes of its first regular meeting of 2025.  READ MORE...

Local elected officials sworn in during annual State Of The County Address today

Posted on 01/06/2025

Lane County swore in new and returning elected officials this morning ahead of the annual State of the County Address given this year by Board of County Commissioners Chair Laurie Trieger.   READ MORE...