What's New News Summary

Lane County welcomes Monica Larcom as emergency manager

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:26:00 GMT

Monica Larcom is Lane County’s new emergency manager. Previously a supervisor with Lane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Larcom began her new role at the end of April.

Upper Summit Trail closure planned at Mount Pisgah June 17–19

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:27:00 GMT

Lane County Parks will temporarily close the upper section of Summit Trail 1 at Mount Pisgah (Howard Buford Recreation Area) from June 17 through June 19 to allow crews to safely complete trail improvement work.

Armitage Dog Park reopens following safety and accessibility improvements funded by Parks levy

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:00 GMT

Lane County Parks invites community members to celebrate the reopening of the Armitage Dog Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Armitage Park.

Road Construction: Lorane Highway

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:23:00 GMT

Road construction on Lorane Highway this summer between mileposts 3.8 and 7.7.

Lane County Elections to post final results, certify May election early

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:18:00 GMT

The Lane County Elections Office will post the final results of the May Primary election by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10—five days ahead of schedule.

Road Closure: Office Covered Bridge (Westfir)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:16:00 GMT

The Office Covered Bridge in Westfir will be closed from Thursday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 28, at 4:00 p.m. for the annual Mountain Bike Oregon event.

Lane County Transportation Advisory Committee needs two new members; apply by June 30

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:54:00 GMT

Lane County’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TrAC) has two open seats representing District 1 (West Lane) and District 4 (North Eugene).

Local businesses urged to prepare for wildfire season

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Lane County Economic Development is urging local employers and businesses to take steps now to protect your employees, your facilities and your operations during what is expected to be a challenging 2026 fire season.