Lane County Approved to Begin Phase 2 Reopening June 5

Learn about what changes you can expect during Phase 2 Reopening.

Statement from Eugene and Springfield Mayors and County Commissioner

People are angry. We should all be angry. The violence and injustice that has ravaged communities of color in our country for so long is intolerable and we must do everything we can to stop it. We have a racist history in Eugene, Springfield, Lane County,...

Wait List for Energy Assistance for Lane County Residents Opens June 8 at 9 a.m.

This funding, known as LIHEAP CARES, is intended to assist households that have been impacted by COVID19, either financially or due to health. This funding is separate from the pre-existing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and households...

Alert Messages: What They Are and How to Manage Them

The City recently sent alert messages to inform the community about curfews in the downtown area and citywide. We received feedback and questions about the messages.  

Types of Alerts 

Emergency response officials have a variety of alert t...

Applications for Rent Assistance for Lane County Renters Open June 3 at 10 a.m.

Eligibility applications for rent assistance for Lane County renters open on Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m. The eligibility application is an online form that will be available at www.lanecounty.org/rent.

A total of $930,000 is available. The funding was pr...

EPD Chief Chris Skinner's Statement Regarding George Floyd's Death

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From Chief Chris Skinner 

Many of us watched in disbelief as we witnessed the police interaction with George Floyd, which led to his death at the hands of Minneapolis Police officers. It was hard for me to...