Media Opportunity: Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies At Clerk’s Office - 02/13/26

Media partners are welcome to join the Lane County Clerk’s Office tomorrow, February 14, between 10:00 and 12:00 p.m. as local couples tie the knot in Valentine’s Day marriage ceremonies.

The details:

• 3 couples are open to having their marriage ceremonies filmed or photographed – 2 at 10:15 a.m. and 1 at 11:15 a.m.
• The ceremonies will take place at Lane County’s Public Service Building (125 E. 8^th Avenue).
• The building will be locked. Call Devon at 541-515-8833 when you arrive at the entrance on Pearl Street for access.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the ceremonies begin. We won’t interrupt a ceremony once it starts.

The deadline to apply for a marriage ceremony tomorrow has passed. Please do not advertise this today as an option for couples.

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Summary Report Regarding County Commissioner Investigation (Photo) - 02/10/26

The attached document is a summary, or “condensation”, of a months-long outside investigation regarding claims of Commissioner David Loveall retaliating against Lane County staff. The condensation found that Commissioner Loveall engaged in multiple incidents of retaliation against three staff members.

The Board of County Commissioners directed the release of this document in conjunction with an upcoming meeting. The Board of County Commissioners will consider this matter further in an executive session next week. Until the Board has an opportunity to decide what, if any, action to undertake there will be no further comment on this document.

Information about upcoming Board of County Commissioners meetings is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BoardAgendas.

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Lane County Parks Seeks Applicants For Parks Advisory Committee District 4 Vacancy - 02/10/26

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).

The Parks Advisory Committee is a seven-member volunteer body appointed by the Lane County Board of County Commissioners. The committee includes five members representing individual County districts and two at-large members. The PAC advises the Board on the park and recreation needs of residents and visitors, including recommendations on project priorities, financial and operational development, land acquisition, and long-range planning for future park programs and facilities. The committee also serves as a liaison representing community interests related to County parks.

“Being a Lane County Parks Advisory Committee member is a perfect way to explore my mutual passions for conservation and responsible, sustainable recreation,” said Tim Foelker, PAC Member for District 1. “The PAC is very engaged, with a wide range of experience. One of our current goals is to improve diversity on the committee, and we encourage you to join us.”

Applications are accepted at any time and remain on file for 12 months. Submitted applications will be considered if a vacancy occurs during that period. The application can be found at www.lanecounty.org/pac. 

About Lane County Parks

Serving communities from the Coast to the Cascades, Lane County Parks provides diverse opportunities for camping, boating, picnicking, recreation, and connection to nature across 68 county parks.

Road Construction: Row River Road And Shoreview Drive (east Of Cottage Grove) - 01/28/26

Road Name: Row River Road

• Location: Beginning east of the intersection with Cedar Park Road and ending west of Disston
• Begin Construction: milepost 2.7
• End Construction: milepost 19

Road Name: Shoreview Drive

• Location: The full length between the intersections with Row River Road
• Begin Construction: milepost 0.2
• End Construction: milepost 6.5

Dates and Times: January 28, 2026 to June 30, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Reason for Construction: Sign and guardrail installation. Work is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

Alternate Routes: Traffic will be controlled by flaggers. Please obey the temporary traffic control signs, use caution and slow down through work zones to improve safety and efficiency.

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Road Construction: Crow Road (west Of Eugene) - 01/28/26

Road Name: Crow Road

Location: Between the intersections with Ruth Lane on the north and Cougar Lane on the south

Begin Construction: milepost 1.38

End Construction: milepost 8.13

Dates and Times: January 28, 2026 to June 30, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Reason for Construction: Sign and guardrail installation. Work is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

Alternate Routes: Traffic will be controlled by flaggers. Please obey the temporary traffic control signs, use caution and slow down through work zones to improve safety and efficiency.

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2026–2027 Confidential Personal Property Returns Deadline March 16 - 01/27/26

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

Every individual, partnership, firm, or corporation that owns tangible personal property must file a CPPR by March 15 each year. For 2026, the deadline is March 16 because March 15 falls on a Sunday.

Oregon law requires all business owners—even those operating from home—to file a return with their county assessor listing all business-related personal property. They must include purchase and lease dates, as well as amounts.

Personal property may include office furniture, personal computers, portable machinery, off-road vehicles, and display cases used for business purposes. It also includes leased equipment such as copiers and power washers.

A fully executed CPPR must list all taxable personal property that you own, possess, or control as of 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2026 (ORS 308.250).

To assist business owners, personal property tax experts are available on a drop-in basis Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Assessment and Taxation Office, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene. This free service is offered as an effort to improve customer service.

Confidential Personal Property Returns are available online at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/AT or http://www.oregon.gov/dor/forms/FormsPubs/form-or-cppr_553-004_2026.pdf.

For more information about Personal Property Filing and Depreciation Schedules visit

http://www.oregon.gov/dor/forms/FormsPubs/property-valuation_303-441_2026.pdf.

Late Filing:

• Returns filed after March 16, through June 1, 2026, are subject to 5% late filing penalty.
• Returns filed after June 2 through August 1, 2026, are subject to 25% late filing penalty.
• Returns filed after August 1, 2026, are subject to 50% late filing penalty.

Questions should be directed to Lane County Assessment and Taxation Office 541-682-4321 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Or emailed to personalproperty@lanecountyor.gov.

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Road Closure: River Street (Blue River) - 01/23/26

Road Name: River Street

Location: Blue River 

Closure Start/End: Milepost 0.17 (at Highway 126E)

Dates and Times: January 23 at 6:00 a.m. through February 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Alternate Routes: Blue River Drive 

Reason for Closure: Waterline improvement project

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