A woman accused in a high-profile embezzlement case involving Eugene Weekly has pleaded guilty to multiple theft charges in Lane County Circuit Court.

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We at Saturday Market are thrilled to kick off our 57th season! Everyone is welcome to join us for Opening Day, taking place this year on Saturday, April 4th, 2026.

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An attempt to make us evenly spaced and not block the sign for #MainStreet #SpayNeuter Clinic.

54 cats were fixed today at #TheBigFix.

Thank you to everyone who contributed! You made a big difference in our community.

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Residents, staff press Sanipac and Waste Connections to negotiate returning Springfield waste to Short Mountain Public commenters and county staff urged negotiations with Sanipac and Waste Connections to stop hauling Springfield waste to a Medford landfill; staff said they will attempt talks and return to the board by March 31 if no progress is made.

Lane County residents and officials are demanding action against waste exportation by Sanipac, urging negotiations to bring Springfield's waste back home and reduce harmful emissions.

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Lane County OKs purchase of 99 East Broadway in Eugene for courthouse, sheriff and DA space The board approved a $2.9 million purchase of property at 99 East Broadway, Eugene, financed with $2 million in capital planning reserves and $900,000 from the video lottery reserve, as a step toward phased renovations estimated at about $17.5 million to address courthouse, sheriff and district attorney space needs.

Lane County has just approved the $2.9 million purchase of 99 East Broadway, paving the way for major renovations to address urgent courthouse and public safety space needs.

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Lane County unveils Community Health Improvement Plan 2026'2030, prioritizing access, resilience and mental health Lane County public health staff and partners presented the Live Healthy Lane Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2026'2030, identifying three priorities—access to services, community resilience/basic needs, and mental health—and establishing a data team and measurable indicators for implementation and annual review.

Lane County is launching a groundbreaking Community Health Improvement Plan aimed at enhancing access, resilience, and mental health for all residents!

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Lane County extends Charter Communications franchise through Jan. 5, 2027 The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 25-08 to extend Lane County's franchise agreement with Charter Communications until Jan. 5, 2027, giving staff more time to complete negotiations on rights of way, permitting and revenue terms.

Lane County has just secured a critical extension for its franchise agreement with Charter Communications, ensuring continued regulatory protections while negotiations for a long-term deal continue.

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Lane County board votes to censure Commissioner David Lovell after investigator finds retaliation After an independent investigation the Lane County Board of Commissioners voted to censure Commissioner David Lovell, citing sustained findings of retaliation against staff. The 3–1–1 vote followed hours of public comment and debate over due process and board procedure.

The Lane County Board has officially censured Commissioner David Lovell for retaliatory conduct against employees, igniting a fierce debate on workplace protections and transparency.

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Protect Lane County Watersheds Protect the Places your Water Comes from. We all Live Downstream.

Our political bandwidth feels full. War. ICE. Voting rights. But we cannot forget the water.

Measure 20-373 would protect Lane County watersheds from corporate pollution. Clean water is not optional.

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The Big Fix - Don't Let Your Kitty Litter - Feline Good Animal Rescue Thank you for supporting The Big Fix – Don’t Let Your Kitty Litter! Your donation helps us spay and neuter cats and work toward ending cat overpopulation in Lane County. Every dollar makes a real impa...

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Lane County approves three‑year tentative contract with Public Works union Local 626 The Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a tentative three‑year successor collective bargaining agreement with Lane County Public Works Association Local 626 that includes a 2.8% COLA in year one, CPI‑linked adjustments in years two and three, benefit design changes and an estimated three‑year cost of $5.75–$7.18 million.

Lane County's Board of Commissioners just approved a significant three-year contract with Public Works Local 626, featuring a 2.8% cost-of-living raise and new health benefits!

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ICE Resistance in Lane County:  Department of Homeland Security Operations, and the Community's Response - Dissonant Times ICE Resistance in Lane County: Department of Homeland Security Operations, and the Community’s Response As newsfeeds all over the country flood with stories of ICE abductions and violence, making sens...

New story on ICE activity and resistance in Eugene and Lane County. Learn data on abduction numbers and neighborhood locations, and how people everywhere are using rapid response tactics.

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Lane County approves TVA Architects contract for Stabilization Center design The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to award TVA Architects a design and construction administration contract for the Lane Stabilization Center and delegated authority to execute the contract; staff said the project sits on a 17-acre Springfield parcel and an annexation process is underway.

Lane County is taking a bold step to transform mental health care with the approval of a new Stabilization Center, aiming to divert crises from jails to healing spaces.

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Lane County approves 18‑month County Financial Assistance Agreement for behavioral health services Following statewide negotiations and a period of impasse, the board approved a new County Financial Assistance Agreement (CFAA) with the Oregon Health Authority for behavioral health services, adopting interim protections on liability, service prioritization and local plan revision processes; motion carried unanimously (5–0).

Lane County has reached a groundbreaking agreement with the Oregon Health Authority to enhance funding and management of vital behavioral health services, overcoming a year of stalled negotiations.

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Lane County health and human services face 'significant uncertainty' from state and federal changes The county's Health & Human Services director told commissioners that changes to Medicaid, potential work requirements, CCO transitions and pulled HUD NOFOs threaten revenue and will increase demand and administrative burden, prompting plans for January briefings.

Lane County's health services are bracing for a storm of uncertainty as funding shifts could drastically impact care for the community.

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Lane County approves FY25‑26 supplemental budget; solid waste fund flagged Lane County commissioners approved a second supplemental FY25‑26 budget after a public hearing; staff flagged the solid waste fund as not structurally balanced and said the county will monitor it during annual budget preparation.

Lane County's commissioners have just approved a pivotal supplemental budget that reveals significant staffing cuts and flags the solid waste fund as "not structurally balanced."

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Lane County postpones major land‑use ordinance to March amid debate over complexity and legal risk The board postponed Ordinance 2507 — a comprehensive amendment to Lane Code Chapter 16 adopting clear and objective standards — to a date certain of March 17, 2026, following debate on complexity, litigation risk and staff workload; the motion passed 3‑2.

Lane County's commissioners have voted to postpone a crucial land-use ordinance until March 2026, igniting a heated debate over legal risks and the need for clear housing standards.

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Lane County staff warn of up to $5 million general fund shortfall for 2026–27 County budget staff told commissioners on Dec. 16 that early estimates show a potential $5,000,000 structural deficit in the 2026–27 general fund and outlined options including targeted reductions, vacancy budgeting and legislative advocacy; no decisions were requested at the session.

Lane County faces a staggering $5 million shortfall in its 2026–27 budget, raising concerns about essential services and potential cuts.

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Lane County approves Short Mountain landfill upgrades, leachate trench funding and engineering study for Clean Lane siting The board approved a three‑way contract with EPUD and Waga Energy to modernize gas collection at Short Mountain Landfill, authorized up to $3.9M to upgrade a gas pipeline (enabling placement of a county leachate line), and approved a $1.3M contract amendment to study siting Clean Lane at Short Mountain; votes on the pipeline and contract amendment were 5‑0 and 3‑2, respectively.

Lane County is taking significant steps to modernize the Short Mountain Landfill, including a $3.9 million investment in gas pipeline upgrades and a $1.3 million study for a new anaerobic digestion facility.

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Lane County OKs $5.5M ADU program to add affordable units upriver after Holiday Farm fires The Lane County Board delegated authority to the county administrator to contract for multiple affordable accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the Mackenzie River Valley using $5.5 million in CDBG‑DR funds, prioritizing wildfire survivors and requiring 8–10 years of affordability at ≤80% AMI.

Lane County is taking a bold step towards recovery by investing $5.5 million in affordable housing for wildfire survivors in the Mackenzie River Valley!

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Graph showing Lane County total direct travel spending over time.

Travel spending in Lane County rose to $1.4 billion in 2024 from $1.3 billion in 2023. That's an inflation adjusted $70.1 million above the 2019 level.

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Public commenters raise road, navigation‑center and immigration enforcement concerns at Lane County meeting During public comment multiple residents pressed the county on orphan local access roads (95% petition support claimed), criticized navigation‑center costs and neighborhood impacts, and urged the board to adopt a resolution condemning ICE tactics; speakers also raised a university history dispute.

Lane County residents are demanding action on orphan roads, slamming the costly navigation center, and calling for a resolution against controversial ICE tactics—what's the board's next move?

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County recognizes Clint Riley for leading behavioral health deflection program credited with statewide interest Lane County honored Clint Riley for leading a behavioral health deflection program developed after Measure 110; officials said 34 people have graduated, about 60 are enrolled, and other counties are studying Lane County's model.

Lane County is making waves with its innovative Behavioral Health Deflection Program, led by Clint Riley, which has already helped 34 individuals find a path to recovery instead of criminalization.

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Lane County hears shelter providers warn state funding cuts are reducing case management and housing exits Shelter providers told Lane County commissioners that recent state and county funding reductions have cut case‑management capacity and client‑assistance funding, undermining progress on exits to permanent housing and forcing program changes; commissioners asked staff for a detailed fiscal follow‑up.

Lane County's shelter providers are sounding the alarm as funding cuts threaten essential case management and housing outcomes for the 1,200 individuals relying on their services.

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Eugene Airport seeks nontraditional funding to avoid 30‑year delay on Concourse C buildout Airport director told Lane County commissioners that about $208 million in enabling funding is identified for EUG projects but an additional ~$240 million remains unfunded; the airport will launch a 6–9 month feasibility study to evaluate nontraditional funding (PFC bonds, grants, benefactors, public‑private partnerships) to accelerate Concourse C and related projects.

Eugene Airport is on the brink of a major transformation, seeking $240 million in innovative funding to expand its terminal and meet soaring passenger demand!

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Lane County staff outline options to close Glenwood Transfer Station and build a modern replacement; cost estimates top $57.7M Public Works presented Good Company study findings and conceptual designs for replacing the Glenwood Transfer Station, outlined siting options (central vs West Eugene/Goshen), and gave a construction cost range from mid‑30 million up to $57.7 million depending on scope; commissioners asked about financing, zoning and alternatives.

Lane County is weighing options for a new transfer station, with costs soaring to over $57 million—will residents get the recycling improvements they demand?

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Lane County DA briefs commissioners on strained caseloads; proposes $5M public‑safety investment for prosecutors and support staff District Attorney Chris Perroza told the board his criminal division is understaffed amid surging discovery, expungements and public‑records demands and proposed a $5 million investment to add attorneys, investigators and victim advocates to speed prosecutions and improve service to rural communities.

Lane County's District Attorney reveals a staggering 400% rise in caseloads and proposes a $5 million investment to tackle the crisis head-on.

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Lane County warns of a $5M shortfall after regional waste exportation; staff seeks IGA with Springfield and SBF collections County staff told the board that exports of Lane County waste to out‑of‑county landfills (via Waste Connections subsidiaries) have reduced system‑benefit‑fee remittances and produced an estimated $5 million shortfall in the Solid Waste Fund; staff said it will pursue intergovernmental agreements, delinquent collections and further board work sessions.

Lane County faces a staggering $5 million shortfall due to waste exportation by private companies, jeopardizing essential services and future landfill projects.

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