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Road Closure: Dean Avenue (Santa Clara)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Dean Avenue will close at the intersection with River Road every Monday-Friday between August 25 and September 9 for sanitary sewer line connection.

Lane County announces 2026–2027 Community & Economic Development grant applications

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:52:00 GMT

Beginning August 19, Lane County will begin accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Community & Economic Development (CED) Grant Program. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support high-impact projects or programs that increase wages or jobs, provide business assistance, support business innovation, and revitalize Main Streets, downtowns or commercial districts across Lane County.

Lane County Technology Services recognized as 2026 Digital Counties Survey winner for fourth year in a row

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Lane County Technology Services received 10th place in this year’s Digital Counties Survey – making this the fourth year in a row in the top 10 counties with populations between 250,000 and 499,999.

Scammers targeting Lane County residents involved in land use planning process demand bogus fees and wire transfers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:37:00 GMT

Lane County Land Management has been made aware of a scam email targeting people involved in active land use applications.

Lane County’s high credit rating reaffirmed by Moody’s

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:16:00 GMT

Citing “a strong financial position supported by prudent management”, Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Lane County’s credit rating of Aa1, which is the second highest rating it provides, following an annual review.

Lane County celebrates Deflection Week with community partners, program participants and graduates

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:22:00 GMT

To date, 64 people have graduated from the Deflection Program, and another 110 are currently participating. Every law enforcement agency participates in deflecting eligible people with the most referrals coming from Eugene Police Department.