Spring showers bring busy mowers—keeping roadsides clear keeps us all moving

Posted on 04/09/2026

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.  READ MORE...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Posted on 04/08/2026

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

School electronic recycling competition wrapping up on April 24

Posted on 04/06/2026

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.  READ MORE...

Lane County Housing and Community Action launches 2026 Community Needs Survey

Posted on 03/31/2026

Community members are invited to share feedback on essential services provided by Lane County Housing and Community Action (HACA) programs.  READ MORE...

Concerning visitor and animal behavior requires Lane County Parks to remove some coyotes from Mt. Pisgah

Posted on 03/18/2026

Over the past two months, the frequency of coyote sightings in the park has increased dramatically with more than 30 sightings reported in January alone. The nature of the sightings has also changed. Coyotes are reported to follow people and dogs, to not show fear when people attempt to chase them off, and to approach people and vehicles in a way that suggests begging for food.  READ MORE...

Metro and Lane County celebrate battery recycling law

Posted on 03/11/2026

The Oregon State Legislature passed a new recycling law to help protect people and the environment from the impacts of batteries. House Bill 4144 joins several existing extended producer responsibility laws in Oregon, which require companies to implement recycling or safe disposal solutions for the products they make and sell.   READ MORE...

Armitage Dog Park to temporarily close for levy-funded improvements

Posted on 03/06/2026

The dog park at Armitage Park will temporarily close beginning the week of March 9 for construction related to improvements funded by the 2022 Lane County Parks Levy.  READ MORE...

Lane County Parks seeks applicants for Parks Advisory Committee District 4 vacancy

Posted on 02/10/2026

Lane County Parks is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Parks Advisory Committee (PAC), with one open position representing District 4 (North Eugene area).  READ MORE...

2026–2027 Confidential Personal Property Returns deadline March 16

Posted on 01/27/2026

The deadline to file a Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) for businesses is March 16, 2026.  READ MORE...

Love is in the air this February – Lane County Clerk’s Office performing Valentine’s Day marriage ceremonies

Posted on 01/15/2026

The Lane County Clerk’s Office will help couples tie the knot or renew their vows on Valentine’s Day this year.  READ MORE...

Lane County seeks survey input to help stop battery fires, improve recycling

Posted on 01/13/2026

Waste Wise Lane County—a part of the Lane County Waste Management Division—is asking residents to take a short community survey to help prevent dangerous battery fires and improve battery recycling, disposal, and storage practices.  READ MORE...

Lane County recruiting for task force that will develop new land banking program for housing production

Posted on 01/08/2026

A new seven-member task force will be responsible for creating the priorities and goals, measures of success, reporting standards, and other requirements for Lane County’s new housing land banking program.  READ MORE...

Commissioners Ceniga and Buch chosen as chair, vice chair

Posted on 01/06/2026

The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and vice chair during the opening minutes of its first regular meeting of 2026.  READ MORE...

Lane County Transportation Advisory Committee needs new member; apply by Jan. 30

Posted on 01/06/2026

Lane County’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TrAC) has an open seat representing District 5 (East Lane).   READ MORE...

Survey asking residents how they protect themselves, their homes, and community from wildfire

Posted on 01/05/2026

Lane County Emergency Management is asking people to take a short survey to help local agencies better understand how households and communities are taking action at the household level to reduce wildfire risk.   READ MORE...

State of the County to be held Monday, January 5

Posted on 12/11/2025

Lane County’s annual State of the County Address will take place on Monday, January 5, at 10:00 a.m. in Harris Hall (125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene).  READ MORE...

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

Posted on 12/10/2025

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