Lane County

Local animal agencies work to treat ringworm outbreak and call on community for help

Multiple local animal welfare agencies and rescue organizations are working to address an outbreak of feline ringworm, and they are calling upon the community for help.  Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) is requesting donations to help in their efforts to disinfect the animal population currently infected with ringworm. LCAS works very closely with private animal [...]

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FREE: County College teaches how local government works; sign up by August 26

Become an informed taxpayer and have fun at the same time! After a successful pilot program last fall, County College is back…and it’s unlike any other learning experience around. Lane County’s free 10-week session (September 9 through November 9) teaches community members how their local government works and how to use and benefit from the [...]

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My dream that won’t die was inspired by a disease that won’t disappear

Public Television Offers Film-Making Classes, Access to Equipment In 1997, Crohn’s disease decided it’d be fun to hitch a wild ride in my gut and live with me, permanently. Since then I thought about making a documentary film about Crohn’s – an inflammatory bowel disease. Being a video game designer and not a documentary filmmaker, [...]

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You are invited to “The Future of the Fairgrounds – Looking for a Master Plan” on July 28

Lane County Commissioners Pete Sorenson and Rob Handy along with Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy will host a “Future of the Fairgrounds – Looking for a Master Plan” community forum on July 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Harris Hall, 125 East Eighth Avenue in Eugene.  This is the first in a series of public [...]

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Updates: Local road construction this week

Local road construction continues this week with the following activities: Hayden Bridge Road: Asphalt removal and pavement repairs from Gateway Street, easterly, to 19th Street. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers, as necessary. Expect minimal delays. Pioneer Parkway:  Street lights on Pioneer Parkway. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers, as necessary. Expect minimal delays. 23rd [...]

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Young Writers Association teams with KLCC-FM to bring youth voices to radio

  Today you can “hear” original writing from Lane County kids and teens on KLCC-FM radio’s “Northwest Passage.” The new segment, called “Mixed Voices,” airs on 89.7 KLCC-FM on the last Monday of each month between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The program themes for Spring 2010 include: “Ladder” (April 26), “Close” (May 31) and [...]

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Project Homeless Connect event happens tomorrow, March 18; LTD is providing FREE round-trip transportation

Hundreds of local volunteers will spend the day helping homeless community members receive critical services and basic provisions at this year’s Project Homeless Connect for Lane County. The fourth annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 18, at the Lane Events Center.  Homeless community members will be offered free [...]

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Profile: A Family for Every Child “Heart Gallery” lends a helping hand to foster children

After adopting nine children in addition to her three biological kids, Christy Obie-Barrett knew she was prepared to offer something more to the Lane County foster children who were still in search of a loving family. That’s why she founded A Family for Every Child (AFFEC) Heart Gallery, a non-profit organization that aims to find [...]

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Five reasons to register your pet with Lane County Animal Services

No matter how well trained, pets are not able to tell Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) where they live when they are lost. When you register your pet, you get a license that will help ensure your lost pet will have a way back home, says Amber Fossen, public information officer for Lane County.  Five [...]

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Learn how to reduce carbon footprints: Registration for 10-week course, Climate Masters at Home, ends on February 23

Imagine taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your home, yard and community, and then cashing in on the savings with a leaner household budget. That’s one potential outcome for participants of the Climate Masters at Home program now being offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County. Registration continues through [...]

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2009 Trashbuster Award winners announced

Yesterday Lane County recognized eight recipients of this year’s Trashbuster Awards, which go to individuals, organizations and businesses that reduce or prevent waste. “Reduce, reuse, and recycle is not just a phrase for school kids,” said Sarah Grimm, waste reduction specialist for Lane County. “It is THE money making strategy that businesses big and small [...]

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Public option health care rally to be held today at noon; “Money Driven Medicine” film screening at 7 pm

Eugene residents who want a national health care plan with a “public option” are welcome to join Lane County Commissioners and Mayor Kitty Piercy for a rally at on November 2 at noon on the steps of the New Morse Federal Courthouse,  405 E. 8th Avenue. After meeting at the courthouse, the group will march [...]

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Household Hazardous Waste Roundup in Veneta, October 31

A Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will be held in Veneta on October 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lane County Maintenance Shops, 25398 Jeans Road. The collection is free for hazardous waste that is from household sources, up to 35 gallons total per customer. Hazardous waste from businesses, schools, churches or non-profit organizations [...]

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Lane County property tax statements for 2009-10 will arrive soon

Lane County taxpayers will receive their 2009-10 property tax statements beginning October 23, 2009. The first payment is due Monday, November 16, 2009, since November 15 falls on a Sunday this year. Oregon’s constitution limits the increase in maximum assessed value of each property to 3 percent per year, unless changes were made to the [...]

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Lane County “caps” landfill 78 years early; methane generates enough electricity to power 1,200 homes

  Lane County is constructing a 16-acre cap on a portion of Short Mountain Landfill, located eight miles south of Eugene.  “The cap is required by federal law but we aren’t required to construct it until the entire landfill is closed, which is projected to be in 2087,” said Daniel Hurley, senior engineering associate with [...]

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Fundraiser party for Eugene’s youth in need, September 24

Committed Partners for Youth (CPY) is a non-profit mentoring agency servicing youth-in-need in the Eugene/Springfield community.

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FREE: Household hazardous waste roundup scheduled in Marcola, September 12 from 9 am to noon

Lane County is offering to collect household hazardous waste for free on September 12 from 9 am  to noon in Marcola at the Mohawk Valley Fire Station, 92068 Marcola Road. The collection is for Marcola residents with up to 35 gallons total per household. Hazardous waste from businesses, schools, churches or non-profit organizations may be [...]

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Become a Master Recycler – FREE course begins September 15

Do you want to learn how to reduce your waste, conserve natural resources, educate others, and make a difference in your community? If so, you are welcome to join the next Master Recycler training, which runs September 15 through November 10. The course will be held on Tuesday evenings, 6 to 9 pm, and includes [...]

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Lane County seeks nominations for annual TrashBuster Awards; Deadline August 31

Nomination forms available at Master Recycler booth at the Lane County Fair or online Lane County is seeking nominations by August 31 for its annual TrashBuster Awards program. Since November 1993, the Lane County Board of Commissioners has presented these awards to publicly recognize the businesses and community members working to protect our environment, economy and future [...]

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GRAND OPENING: New Dream Child Care and Family Center, August 1 from 10 am to noon

On August 1, Mayor Kitty Piercy will cut the ribbon in a grand opening ceremony for the New Dream Child Care and Family Center on 1295 West 18th Street in Eugene. The free event, which will take place from 10 am to noon, will feature music, snacks, door prizes and tours of the facility.    The child-care [...]

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Local communities discuss public safety with Lane County Sheriff and DA in July and August

Lane County Sheriff Russ Burger and Lane County District Attorney Alex Gardner are hosting community discussions about public safety in July and August. Meetings will be held from 11:30 am to 1 pm at these locations: Junction City Council Chamber, 680 Greenwood Street on Wednesday, July 15 Oakridge City Hall, 48318 East First Street, Oakridge [...]

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Clean Slate Program provides opportunity to pay pre-2004 county fines – without interest charges

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Eugene community members have until July 31 to settle Lane County fines – at a reduced cost – that were issued in 2003 or before. In some cases, community members could save hundreds or thousands of dollars by participating in the Clean Slate Program. Here are the steps to getting a clean slate with the [...]

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