 | Lane County Jail likely to release some Measure 11 offenders with coming budget cuts
The Lane County Jail is getting ready to release 131 inmates in the next month due to proposed budget cuts and for the first time ever, it may have to release some inmates accused of Measure 11 crimes.  Video
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 | River waters remain cold, fast & high as Western Oregon sun blast arrives
First responders are urging caution on the water as Western Oregon heads into one of the first warm weekends of the 2012 spring and summer season. Video
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 | Lane County Assessor's Office working to put property line records online
As Lane County struggles to keep dozens of services a float with budget cuts coming in July 2012, one of the most critical services in the county, the Assessor's Office is making huge strides to improve public access by putting property line records online. Video
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 | Lane County Search & Rescue trains new group of volunteers to survive & help
Dozens of Lane County Search and Rescue volunteers are honing their skills in the wilderness this weekend to help save lives likely in the near future. Video
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 | Lane County budget cuts likely to impact service for crime victims
Despite major volunteer support, the Lane County District Attorney's Office says crucial help for some services provided to crime victims will take a blow with the county's proposed budget cuts. Video
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 | Lane County Tea Party makes voice heard in annual Tax Day rally
Making their voice heard in downtown Eugene on Saturday, a large rally for members of the Lane County Tea Party. Video
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 | Painful cuts coming to Lane County agencies
For years, County number crunchers knew there was a "cliff" up ahead . . . and now Lane County is on the brink. Video
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 | Siuslaw Bank bounces back from flooding and fire
Siuslaw Bank is bouncing back from disaster this week, after being forced to temporarily close two of its branches in two different small Lane County towns.
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 | Names still pending release in Cedar Flat Road deputy-involved shooting
The investigation continues while names have yet to be released in a deputy-involved shooting east of Springfield in which one woman was shot . Video
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 | Lane County Commissioner Rob Handy facing new ethics allegations
Lane County commissioner Rob Handy is back under investigation, facing new accusations that he may have violated Oregon ethics law. Video
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 | Veneta sees large spike in car break-ins
A large spike in car break-ins in the Veneta area has the Lane County Sheriff’s Office warning drivers to take action and now leave anything behind when you’re parked outdoors. Video
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 | Woman wounded in Lane County Sheriff's deputy-involved shooting
A woman is recovering from at least one gunshot wound after a deputy-involved shooting east of Springfield.
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 | Lane County lawmakers to hold on foreclosure rights, new state protections
Reshaping the foreclosure dialogue between customers and their banks, Oregon lawmakers are spreading the word about a new bill affording new rights to homeowners in hot water. Video
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 | Lane County surveying flood damage with hopes of federal financial help
As some Lane County residents continue picking up the pieces following last week’s heavy rain and severe flooding, county commissioners and emergency managers are taking the next steps to help with the recovery. Video
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 | Lane County nurses withdraw strike, head back to bargaining table
63 Lane County nurses will not go on strike Monday morning as contract negotiations are back on track. Video
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 | Lane County racing enthusiasts burn rubber in Eugene mall parking lot
With drier months ahead, a Lane County group is hoping to bring the race-car driver out in everyone. Video
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 | Lane Co. flood damage pegged at $4.4 million
The damage estimate was released in a new report Tuesday to be used in the county’s application for disaster relief from the federal government. Video
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 | Slick Lane County roads expected Friday morning, crews prepare
While city, county and state road crews have spent most of their hours of the day working to clear the roads in the last two days, they’re also preparing for what’s next as the roads could be extremely slippery on Friday morning.
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 | Drug Court graduates get a new deal on life
Drug Court is a collaborative effort between law enforcement, the courts and community treatment providers. It helps people who have been convicted of drug-related crimes become clean and sober and get back on their feet. Video
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 | 16th Truffle Shuffle brings big benefits for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County
Running the pavement in Eugene on Sunday, a longtime tradition mixing Track Town with chocolate. Video
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 | Lane Electric continues power restoration work into weekend as other utilities finish
While the lights are back on for most after Wednesday's surprise snow storm, crews with one of the hardest hit electric utilities is still working to get power back to homes in rural Lane County. Video
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 | LTD releases West Eugene EmX public opinion survey
Lane Transit District is touting new research about public opinion of the proposed West Eugene EmX bus rapid transit line expansion, as the project continues in the planning process. Video
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 | Renewed timber payment proposal may bring millions back to Lane County |
 | Officials tour Mapleton flood zone as residents clean up significant damage
Help is likely on the way for Lane County and several of its residents following last weeks flood, as local, state and federal government officials have now taken a first hand look at some of the damage left behind. Video
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 | Eugene woman sentenced in drug addiction fueled Bi-Mart robbery crime spree
Sentencing Tuesday for a Eugene woman, Alanna Crabaugh, convicted in a string of Bi-Mart pharmacy robberies in Lane County during September and October of 2011, all to support a drug habit. Video
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 | Western Oregon rivers receding after another near flood event
While concerns are easing for some in western Oregon with lowering river and counties escaping a second round of major flooding for now, emergency managers are warning everyone to prepare while they can. Video
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 | Lane County voters likely to face 2012 public safety tax levy
Public safety may go back on the ballot in Lane County, as commissioners have approved an executive task force to review taking another funding measure to voters. Video
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 | New commission kicks off drive to attract events
A newly-formed team has kicked off a drive to bring more big-time sporting events to Lane County. Video
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 | Lane County’s report card delivered
Commission Chair Faye Stewart delivered the annual State of the County address Tuesday night and presented the county with a “to do” list. Video
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 | County submits final offer to Lane nurses
Lane County has submitted a final offer to more than unionized 60 nurses in hopes of settling a nine-month battle over health benefits. Video
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 | Lane commissioners settle on redistricting plan
Every 10 years county commissioners are required to rework the lines, based on population counts from the U.S. Census.
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| Lane County redistricting plan selected
Maps show the new boundaries for Lane County's new voting districts.
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 | Senior holiday dinner brings hundreds out for food and friends
Lighting up a Christmas tradition once again in Eugene, hundreds of seniors spent their holiday at the Hilton for one of the best smelling, most festive dinners around. Video
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