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Lane County Human Services Releases Homeless By Name List Count Estimate - 06/25/26

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Lane County is trending slightly lower than last year based on the latest data and the higher number continues to show homelessness is a crisis in the region.  This tracks with local housing issues because a lack of available and affordable housing is a root cause of homelessness. A total of 4,490 individuals experienced homelessness in Lane County during the month of January 2026. This represents a 7.5% decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness compared to the January 2025 Homeless By Name List (HBNL).

Every two years, Lane County is required by HUD to conduct a full Point in Time (PIT) Count of people who are sheltered and unsheltered in the region. which includes utilizing the Homeless ByName List (HBNL) to understand who, in a given night, was sheltered and unsheltered, This is supplemented with a physical count whereby outreach teams go out into the community and survey people living without shelter who may have not accessed services in the last few days. The next full PIT count will be conducted in 2027. 

In 2026, Lane County utilized the Homelessness By Name List (HBNL) to estimate the number of individuals experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness during the month of January. This method uses information entered into the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) by over 30 organizations who serve community members who are low-income, sheltered and/or unhoused. 

 

Key Takeaways of the January HBNL

A total of 4,490 individuals experienced homelessness during the month of January 2026. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the January 2025 HBNL and a 3.4% reduction from the January 2024 HBNL. 

• 717 (16%) of these individuals were in adult-child households, comprising 253 families.
• 326 (7.2%) of these individuals were in youth households, where all household members were under the age of 25.There were 305 youth households, including 44 households where all members were under the age of 18 and 9 households of parenting youth.
• 419 individuals (9%) were age 65 or older. An additional 751 individuals (17%) were age 55-64, equating to a total of 1,170 individuals (26%) at 55+.
• 2,811 individuals (63%) had at least one disability. 
• 2,039 individuals (45%) were chronically homeless, meaning they have a disability and have experienced homelessness for at least the last 12 months or have experienced 4 or more episodes of homelessness comprising at least 12 months in the last 3 years.
• 259 individuals (6%) were veterans. 
• 64% of individuals were unsheltered living on the streets, in a care or in a place not meant for habitation. 
• 31% were in emergency shelter or transitional housing. Another 5% were in alternative shelters that provide a safe place to sleep but do not meet the technical definition for emergency shelter. 
• 79% of individuals reported that when they lost their housing, they were living in Lane County. 1% reported not ever having stable housing, 9% reported losing their housing in another part of Oregon, and 10% reported losing housing outside Oregon.

Trends

Lane County’s Homelessness By-Name List decreased by 7.5% between January 2025 and January 2026. This is aligned with preliminary national estimates that indicate homelessness rates may be decreasing slightly. Comparing previous January HBNL counts, the 2026 number is less than the 2025 and 2024 counts, 

This could be attributed in part to an increased focus on transitioning people who are unhoused rapidly into permanent housing through the Diversion program. This program provides creative problem-solving conversations and one-time flexible funding to break down barriers to housing, including providing move-in cost assistance, utility payments, RV space fees, moving support and basic need items. From January 2025 to January 2026, Diversion assisted 1,047 households with rapid exits from homelessness. Among those who transitioned out of homelessness, 926 (89%) households remained housed over sixmonths. Partnerships with homelessness, behavioral health, health care and substance abuse treatment providers are vital to the program’s success. 

 

 

January 2022 HBNL

January 2023 HBNL

January 2024HBNL

January 2025 HBNL

January 2026 HBNL

Total Individuals

3796

4441

4647

4,854

4,490

Chronically homeless

1,746 (46%)

1,910 (43%)

1,998 (43%)

2,108 (43%)

2,039 (45%)

Veterans

266 (7%)

222 (5%)

232 (5%)

283 (6%)

259 (6%)

Domestic Violence Survivors

1,139 (30%)

1,332 (30%)

1,787 (32%)

1,544 (32%)

1,469 (33%)

Unsheltered including,alternative shelter

2,885 (76%)

3,286 (74%)

3,346 (72%)

3,428 (71%)

3,099 (69%)

Sheltered including transitional housing

911 (24%)

1,155 (26%)

1,301 (28%)

1,427 (29%)

1,391 (31%)

 

While the number of people who are chronically homeless decreased, it did so at a lower rate than the number of people who are not chronically homeless This led to the proportion of individuals in the January 2026 HBNL who were chronically homeless being higher than in January 2025. People who are chronically homeless have at least one disability and have been experiencing homelessness for a significant length of time. This population often has greater vulnerabilities and needs additional supportive services to access and maintain housing. Thereduction in people who are chronically homeless can be partly attributed to Homes for Good opening the Bridges on Broadway Permanent Supported Housing program in September 2025. This 57-unit building houses people who experience chronic homelessness and are most likely to die on the streets. This program offers intensive supports to residents in order to build relationships, connect with resources and increase their overall housing stability and quality of life. 

Housing Inventory Count and Shelter Bed Availability

On the night of January 28, 2026, Lane County had 1,046 year-round Emergency Shelter beds. An additional 372 overflow beds were not open on the night of the housing inventory but wereavailable on cold weather nights.

All Beds byProject Type

Adult-Only Households

Adult and Child Households

Child-Only Households

Total Year-Round Beds

Emergency Shelter

868

165

13

1,046

Transitional Housing

107

0

0

107

Rapid Rehousing

137

162

0

299

Permanent Supportive Housing

700

223

0

923

Other Permanent Housing

391

109

0

500

Total

2,203

659

13

2,875

 

Lane County publishes a monthly bed inventory, utilization rates and project type descriptions for all residential project types on the Inventory and Utilization Tableau page.

About the Homelessness By Name List (HBNL)

Since 2020, Lane County has maintained a Homelessness By-Name List that meets Built for Zero’s quality by-name requirements. This lists each individual known to be experiencing homelessness in Lane County, and statistics about this list are published monthly on the Homelessness in Lane County, OR Tableau dashboard.

Although it is not an exact count, the HBNL has widely been considered to be a more accurate count than the PIT and is used year-round for local estimates of homelessness. For January 2026, Lane County performed additional analysis on the HBNL data to provide information on specific sub-populations similar to what is reported to HUD in an unsheltered PIT count. 

 

 

Lane County Human Services Releases Homeless By Name List Count Estimate - 06/25/26

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Lane County is trending slightly lower than last year based on the latest data and the higher number continues to show homelessness is a crisis in the region.  This tracks with local housing issues because a lack of available and affordable housing is a root cause of homelessness. A total of 4,490 individuals experienced homelessness in Lane County during the month of January 2026. This represents a 7.5% decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness compared to the January 2025 Homeless By Name List (HBNL).

Every two years, Lane County is required by HUD to conduct a full Point in Time (PIT) Count of people who are sheltered and unsheltered in the region. which includes utilizing the Homeless ByName List (HBNL) to understand who, in a given night, was sheltered and unsheltered, This is supplemented with a physical count whereby outreach teams go out into the community and survey people living without shelter who may have not accessed services in the last few days. The next full PIT count will be conducted in 2027. 

In 2026, Lane County utilized the Homelessness By Name List (HBNL) to estimate the number of individuals experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness during the month of January. This method uses information entered into the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) by over 30 organizations who serve community members who are low-income, sheltered and/or unhoused. 

 

Key Takeaways of the January HBNL

A total of 4,490 individuals experienced homelessness during the month of January 2026. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the January 2025 HBNL and a 3.4% reduction from the January 2024 HBNL. 

• 717 (16%) of these individuals were in adult-child households, comprising 253 families.
• 326 (7.2%) of these individuals were in youth households, where all household members were under the age of 25.There were 305 youth households, including 44 households where all members were under the age of 18 and 9 households of parenting youth.
• 419 individuals (9%) were age 65 or older. An additional 751 individuals (17%) were age 55-64, equating to a total of 1,170 individuals (26%) at 55+.
• 2,811 individuals (63%) had at least one disability. 
• 2,039 individuals (45%) were chronically homeless, meaning they have a disability and have experienced homelessness for at least the last 12 months or have experienced 4 or more episodes of homelessness comprising at least 12 months in the last 3 years.
• 259 individuals (6%) were veterans. 
• 64% of individuals were unsheltered living on the streets, in a care or in a place not meant for habitation. 
• 31% were in emergency shelter or transitional housing. Another 5% were in alternative shelters that provide a safe place to sleep but do not meet the technical definition for emergency shelter. 
• 79% of individuals reported that when they lost their housing, they were living in Lane County. 1% reported not ever having stable housing, 9% reported losing their housing in another part of Oregon, and 10% reported losing housing outside Oregon.

Trends

Lane County’s Homelessness By-Name List decreased by 7.5% between January 2025 and January 2026. This is aligned with preliminary national estimates that indicate homelessness rates may be decreasing slightly. Comparing previous January HBNL counts, the 2026 number is less than the 2025 and 2024 counts, 

This could be attributed in part to an increased focus on transitioning people who are unhoused rapidly into permanent housing through the Diversion program. This program provides creative problem-solving conversations and one-time flexible funding to break down barriers to housing, including providing move-in cost assistance, utility payments, RV space fees, moving support and basic need items. From January 2025 to January 2026, Diversion assisted 1,047 households with rapid exits from homelessness. Among those who transitioned out of homelessness, 926 (89%) households remained housed over sixmonths. Partnerships with homelessness, behavioral health, health care and substance abuse treatment providers are vital to the program’s success. 

 

 

January 2022 HBNL

January 2023 HBNL

January 2024HBNL

January 2025 HBNL

January 2026 HBNL

Total Individuals

3796

4441

4647

4,854

4,490

Chronically homeless

1,746 (46%)

1,910 (43%)

1,998 (43%)

2,108 (43%)

2,039 (45%)

Veterans

266 (7%)

222 (5%)

232 (5%)

283 (6%)

259 (6%)

Domestic Violence Survivors

1,139 (30%)

1,332 (30%)

1,787 (32%)

1,544 (32%)

1,469 (33%)

Unsheltered including,alternative shelter

2,885 (76%)

3,286 (74%)

3,346 (72%)

3,428 (71%)

3,099 (69%)

Sheltered including transitional housing

911 (24%)

1,155 (26%)

1,301 (28%)

1,427 (29%)

1,391 (31%)

 

While the number of people who are chronically homeless decreased, it did so at a lower rate than the number of people who are not chronically homeless This led to the proportion of individuals in the January 2026 HBNL who were chronically homeless being higher than in January 2025. People who are chronically homeless have at least one disability and have been experiencing homelessness for a significant length of time. This population often has greater vulnerabilities and needs additional supportive services to access and maintain housing. Thereduction in people who are chronically homeless can be partly attributed to Homes for Good opening the Bridges on Broadway Permanent Supported Housing program in September 2025. This 57-unit building houses people who experience chronic homelessness and are most likely to die on the streets. This program offers intensive supports to residents in order to build relationships, connect with resources and increase their overall housing stability and quality of life. 

Housing Inventory Count and Shelter Bed Availability

On the night of January 28, 2026, Lane County had 1,046 year-round Emergency Shelter beds. An additional 372 overflow beds were not open on the night of the housing inventory but wereavailable on cold weather nights.

All Beds byProject Type

Adult-Only Households

Adult and Child Households

Child-Only Households

Total Year-Round Beds

Emergency Shelter

868

165

13

1,046

Transitional Housing

107

0

0

107

Rapid Rehousing

137

162

0

299

Permanent Supportive Housing

700

223

0

923

Other Permanent Housing

391

109

0

500

Total

2,203

659

13

2,875

 

Lane County publishes a monthly bed inventory, utilization rates and project type descriptions for all residential project types on the Inventory and Utilization Tableau page.

About the Homelessness By Name List (HBNL)

Since 2020, Lane County has maintained a Homelessness By-Name List that meets Built for Zero’s quality by-name requirements. This lists each individual known to be experiencing homelessness in Lane County, and statistics about this list are published monthly on the Homelessness in Lane County, OR Tableau dashboard.

Although it is not an exact count, the HBNL has widely been considered to be a more accurate count than the PIT and is used year-round for local estimates of homelessness. For January 2026, Lane County performed additional analysis on the HBNL data to provide information on specific sub-populations similar to what is reported to HUD in an unsheltered PIT count. 

 

 

Community Health Centers Of Lane County Announces Plan To Stabilize Operations In Response To Revenue Losses - 06/24/26

The Community Health Centers of Lane County (CHCLC) today announced steps being taken to address financial challenges facing the organization. CHCLC is experiencing a significant financial gap driven by both declining revenue projections and increasing operating costs. Several factors have contributed to lower-than-expected revenue, including:
  • Changes related to the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) transition
  • Changes affecting the 340B pharmacy program (a Federal policy requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide discounts to eligible providers)
  • New patient revenue that has not met projections
  • Patient encounter volumes and reimbursement levels that have not kept pace with expectations
 
At the same time, expenses continue to rise, including:
  • Increased costs for medical supplies, medications, and vaccines
  • Rising health insurance expenses
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) costs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments
 
As a result, CHCLC is projecting a deficit of approximately $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026–2027, which can be covered through one-time revenue sources. However, the projected deficit for Fiscal Year 2027–2028 grows to approximately $6.5 million, requiring additional action.
 
Many of the revenue changes impacting CHCLC are relatively recent. Earlier in Fiscal Year 2025–2026, positive revenue trends provided reason for optimism. As more information became available and financial projections were updated, it became clear that stronger corrective actions would be necessary.
 
The financial pressures facing CHCLC are not unique. Across Lane County and Oregon, healthcare organizations are experiencing significant instability. Primary care organizations in particular are operating with extremely narrow margins while continuing to meet growing community needs. Across Oregon, many hospitals are operating at a deficit, and nationally, federal reports show increasing numbers of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) mergers and acquisitions due to financial pressures.
 
While these challenges are widespread, our focus remains on ensuring CHCLC can continue providing care to the more than 30,000 Lane County residents who rely on their services.
 
To address the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 deficit, CHCLC plans to combine approximately:
  • $3 million in one-time revenue sources
  • $3.5 million in expense reductions, representing approximately $4 million in annual savings
 
At the same time, CHCLC is actively pursuing opportunities to strengthen long-term revenue, including:
  • Medicaid scope change requests, and Medicare payment adjustments
  • Commercial payer contract reviews and fee schedule adjustments
 
These efforts are expected to generate meaningful revenue, though uncertainty remains regarding future healthcare funding and reimbursement changes.
 
Several operational strategies will help support sustainability, including
  • Restructuring financial and revenue cycle oversight
  • Ensuring schedules are filled whenever possible, increasing access for assigned patients
  • Continuing to focus on quality metrics during every patient encounter
  • Implementing technology solutions that improve care team efficiency
  • Using new digital medical records tools to identify and support patients at risk of losing Medicaid coverage and to document medical frailty when appropriate
  • Continuing advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels to support Community Health Centers as essential medical homes
  • Significant work has already been completed to reduce non-personnel expenses, including:
  • Medical supply cost reviews
  • Elimination of temporary provider staffing expenses
  • Review of all vendor contracts
  • Evaluation of interpreter service costs
  • Additional review of expenditures
 
Despite these efforts personnel reductions are necessary to close the remaining gap.
 
A total of 23 positions are affected by the proposed changes. Eight of these positions are currently vacant. Fifteen positions are currently occupied. As part of that process, more than 15 employees may receive notices indicating that their position is impacted or potentially impacted.
 
The goal of the CHCLC has been to place as many affected employees as possible into positions for which they are qualified. While there will likely be a limited number of layoffs, it will take several weeks to complete the full process and determine final placements.
Through this process and in months to come, the priority of  CHCLC remains to maintain the same high quality level of care to all patients and all decisions will be made in order to pursue a sustainable fiscal environment to support that care.
 
The Community Health Centers of Lane County is a division of Lane County Health & Human Services and strives to improve the health and wellness of our community through access to affordable, holistic healthcare.
 
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Community Health Centers Of Lane County Announces Plan To Stabilize Operations In Response To Revenue Losses - 06/24/26

The Community Health Centers of Lane County (CHCLC) today announced steps being taken to address financial challenges facing the organization. CHCLC is experiencing a significant financial gap driven by both declining revenue projections and increasing operating costs. Several factors have contributed to lower-than-expected revenue, including:
  • Changes related to the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) transition
  • Changes affecting the 340B pharmacy program (a Federal policy requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide discounts to eligible providers)
  • New patient revenue that has not met projections
  • Patient encounter volumes and reimbursement levels that have not kept pace with expectations
 
At the same time, expenses continue to rise, including:
  • Increased costs for medical supplies, medications, and vaccines
  • Rising health insurance expenses
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) costs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments
 
As a result, CHCLC is projecting a deficit of approximately $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026–2027, which can be covered through one-time revenue sources. However, the projected deficit for Fiscal Year 2027–2028 grows to approximately $6.5 million, requiring additional action.
 
Many of the revenue changes impacting CHCLC are relatively recent. Earlier in Fiscal Year 2025–2026, positive revenue trends provided reason for optimism. As more information became available and financial projections were updated, it became clear that stronger corrective actions would be necessary.
 
The financial pressures facing CHCLC are not unique. Across Lane County and Oregon, healthcare organizations are experiencing significant instability. Primary care organizations in particular are operating with extremely narrow margins while continuing to meet growing community needs. Across Oregon, many hospitals are operating at a deficit, and nationally, federal reports show increasing numbers of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) mergers and acquisitions due to financial pressures.
 
While these challenges are widespread, our focus remains on ensuring CHCLC can continue providing care to the more than 30,000 Lane County residents who rely on their services.
 
To address the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 deficit, CHCLC plans to combine approximately:
  • $3 million in one-time revenue sources
  • $3.5 million in expense reductions, representing approximately $4 million in annual savings
 
At the same time, CHCLC is actively pursuing opportunities to strengthen long-term revenue, including:
  • Medicaid scope change requests, and Medicare payment adjustments
  • Commercial payer contract reviews and fee schedule adjustments
 
These efforts are expected to generate meaningful revenue, though uncertainty remains regarding future healthcare funding and reimbursement changes.
 
Several operational strategies will help support sustainability, including
  • Restructuring financial and revenue cycle oversight
  • Ensuring schedules are filled whenever possible, increasing access for assigned patients
  • Continuing to focus on quality metrics during every patient encounter
  • Implementing technology solutions that improve care team efficiency
  • Using new digital medical records tools to identify and support patients at risk of losing Medicaid coverage and to document medical frailty when appropriate
  • Continuing advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels to support Community Health Centers as essential medical homes
  • Significant work has already been completed to reduce non-personnel expenses, including:
  • Medical supply cost reviews
  • Elimination of temporary provider staffing expenses
  • Review of all vendor contracts
  • Evaluation of interpreter service costs
  • Additional review of expenditures
 
Despite these efforts personnel reductions are necessary to close the remaining gap.
 
A total of 23 positions are affected by the proposed changes. Eight of these positions are currently vacant. Fifteen positions are currently occupied. As part of that process, more than 15 employees may receive notices indicating that their position is impacted or potentially impacted.
 
The goal of the CHCLC has been to place as many affected employees as possible into positions for which they are qualified. While there will likely be a limited number of layoffs, it will take several weeks to complete the full process and determine final placements.
Through this process and in months to come, the priority of  CHCLC remains to maintain the same high quality level of care to all patients and all decisions will be made in order to pursue a sustainable fiscal environment to support that care.
 
The Community Health Centers of Lane County is a division of Lane County Health & Human Services and strives to improve the health and wellness of our community through access to affordable, holistic healthcare.
 
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Armitage Park Day-use Area And Boat Ramp Closed June 24 For Parking Lot Improvements - 06/18/26

Lane County Parks will temporarily close the day-use area and boat ramp at Armitage Park on Wednesday, June 24, while crews complete parking lot improvements.  The campground and dog park will remain open during the project, and flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.

 

The closure will impact all day-use activities and boat ramp access for the day.

 

Boaters are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate launch and pull-out locations. Information on alternate boating access sites is available through the Oregon State Marine Board boating access map: Boat Oregon Online Map (BOOM).

 

If weather and site conditions allow, the work is expected to be completed in one day. If additional work is needed, Lane County Parks will announce a follow-up closure date in July.

 

These improvements are made possible through the voter-approved Parks Levy and help maintain safe, reliable access to park facilities for visitors.

 

For more information about Parks Levy-funded projects, visit the Lane County Parks Current Projects webpage or follow Lane County Parks on social media.

 

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Armitage Park Day-use Area And Boat Ramp Closed June 24 For Parking Lot Improvements - 06/18/26

Lane County Parks will temporarily close the day-use area and boat ramp at Armitage Park on Wednesday, June 24, while crews complete parking lot improvements.  The campground and dog park will remain open during the project, and flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.

 

The closure will impact all day-use activities and boat ramp access for the day.

 

Boaters are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate launch and pull-out locations. Information on alternate boating access sites is available through the Oregon State Marine Board boating access map: Boat Oregon Online Map (BOOM).

 

If weather and site conditions allow, the work is expected to be completed in one day. If additional work is needed, Lane County Parks will announce a follow-up closure date in July.

 

These improvements are made possible through the voter-approved Parks Levy and help maintain safe, reliable access to park facilities for visitors.

 

For more information about Parks Levy-funded projects, visit the Lane County Parks Current Projects webpage or follow Lane County Parks on social media.

 

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Road Closure: Belknap Covered Bridge (McKenzie Bridge Area) - 06/17/26

Road name: East King Road

 

Location: Belknap Covered Bridge

 

Dates and times: Between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday, from June 22 through August 3

 

Alternate route: Cougar Dam Road to West King Road

 

Reason for closure: Scaffolding installation and painting. 

 

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Road Closure: Belknap Covered Bridge (McKenzie Bridge Area) - 06/17/26

Road name: East King Road

 

Location: Belknap Covered Bridge

 

Dates and times: Between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday, from June 22 through August 3

 

Alternate route: Cougar Dam Road to West King Road

 

Reason for closure: Scaffolding installation and painting. 

 

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Lane County Welcomes Monica Larcom As Emergency Manager (Photo) - 06/15/26

Monica Larcom is Lane County’s new emergency manager. Previously a supervisor with Lane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Larcom began her new role at the end of April. Shortly after her arrival, she provided an update to the Board of County Commissioners regarding expectations for the upcoming fire season. A recording of her presentation is available online.

 

“Monica brings a familiarity with Lane County and its communities to her new role that will serve us all well as we head into a likely difficult fire season,” said Lane County Policy Director Steve Adams. “We’re very pleased to have her leading our Emergency Management Office and furthering our work to make Lane County more resilient in the face of disaster.”

 

Larcom was selected after a competitive national search. The position is responsible for planning and directing emergency management activities and projects; collaborating with partners in the government, private and non-profit sectors to conduct and coordinate countywide mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities; and updating and maintaining the County’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan.

 

“I am pleased to have accepted the position of Lane County’s emergency manager,” said Larcom. “In my time with the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, I have had ample opportunity to work with many of our partners and am looking forward to strengthening relationships and building a resilient network that will serve us all on good days as well as on bad.”

 

Prior to this position, Larcom served as Search & Rescue program supervisor for Lane County for nearly three years. During her time there, she led development and implementation of county-wide evacuation zones and was instrumental in evacuations operations for the Coffeepot, Lookout and Bedrock fires, among many others. Previously, she worked in federal government for seven years, predominately with the National Park Service in a variety of fields, including Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, backcountry permitting, and visual information. She also has experience as an emergency dispatch aid and is licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona and holds a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and creative writing.

 

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Attached Media Files: Monica Larcom,

Lane County Welcomes Monica Larcom As Emergency Manager (Photo) - 06/15/26

Monica Larcom is Lane County’s new emergency manager. Previously a supervisor with Lane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Larcom began her new role at the end of April. Shortly after her arrival, she provided an update to the Board of County Commissioners regarding expectations for the upcoming fire season. A recording of her presentation is available online.

 

“Monica brings a familiarity with Lane County and its communities to her new role that will serve us all well as we head into a likely difficult fire season,” said Lane County Policy Director Steve Adams. “We’re very pleased to have her leading our Emergency Management Office and furthering our work to make Lane County more resilient in the face of disaster.”

 

Larcom was selected after a competitive national search. The position is responsible for planning and directing emergency management activities and projects; collaborating with partners in the government, private and non-profit sectors to conduct and coordinate countywide mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities; and updating and maintaining the County’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan.

 

“I am pleased to have accepted the position of Lane County’s emergency manager,” said Larcom. “In my time with the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, I have had ample opportunity to work with many of our partners and am looking forward to strengthening relationships and building a resilient network that will serve us all on good days as well as on bad.”

 

Prior to this position, Larcom served as Search & Rescue program supervisor for Lane County for nearly three years. During her time there, she led development and implementation of county-wide evacuation zones and was instrumental in evacuations operations for the Coffeepot, Lookout and Bedrock fires, among many others. Previously, she worked in federal government for seven years, predominately with the National Park Service in a variety of fields, including Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, backcountry permitting, and visual information. She also has experience as an emergency dispatch aid and is licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona and holds a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and creative writing.

 

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Attached Media Files: Monica Larcom,

Upper Summit Trail Closure Planned At Mount Pisgah June 17–19 (Photo) - 06/15/26

Lane County Parks will temporarily close the upper section of Summit Trail 1 at Mount Pisgah (Howard Buford Recreation Area) from June 17 through June 19 to allow crews to safely complete trail improvement work.

 

The closure affects the final half-mile segment of the trail leading to the summit. Work, being completed by Oregon Woods, includes the removal of large rocks and trail obstacles, construction of drainage features to reduce erosion, and placement of new gravel to improve trail stability, accessibility, and drainage.

 

During the closure, summit access will be available only via Trail 6. Access from Trail 2 will also be unavailable, as Trail 2 connects to the upper section of Trail 1 near the summit.

 

Trail closure signs will be posted at access points, and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes within the park.

 

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Attached Media Files: Trail Map,

Upper Summit Trail Closure Planned At Mount Pisgah June 17–19 (Photo) - 06/15/26

Lane County Parks will temporarily close the upper section of Summit Trail 1 at Mount Pisgah (Howard Buford Recreation Area) from June 17 through June 19 to allow crews to safely complete trail improvement work.

 

The closure affects the final half-mile segment of the trail leading to the summit. Work, being completed by Oregon Woods, includes the removal of large rocks and trail obstacles, construction of drainage features to reduce erosion, and placement of new gravel to improve trail stability, accessibility, and drainage.

 

During the closure, summit access will be available only via Trail 6. Access from Trail 2 will also be unavailable, as Trail 2 connects to the upper section of Trail 1 near the summit.

 

Trail closure signs will be posted at access points, and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes within the park.

 

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Attached Media Files: Trail Map,

Armitage Dog Park Reopens Following Safety And Accessibility Improvements Funded By Parks Levy - 06/15/26

Lane County Parks invites community members to celebrate the reopening of the Armitage Dog Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Armitage Park.

 

As of Saturday, June 13, the dog park reopened following the completion of significant safety and accessibility improvements funded through the Lane County Parks Levy. The project was designed to enhance the experience for visitors and their pets while improving accessibility and traffic circulation throughout the site.

 

Completed improvements include:

  • A new, separate entrance that eliminates the need for other park traffic to travel through the dog park area
  • Covered pavilions for shade and shelter
  • ADA-accessible pathways
  • New lighting
  • Improved parking and site circulation

 

“These improvements make the dog park safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for everyone who uses it,” said Lane County Parks Manager Brett Henry. “We are grateful to voters for supporting the Parks levy, which makes projects like this possible and helps us continue investing in community spaces that improve quality of life throughout Lane County.”

 

Event Details

What: Armitage Dog Park Ribbon Cutting and Reopening Celebration

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Armitage Park Dog Park - 90064 Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97408

 

For more information about Lane County Parks and projects funded by the Parks Levy, visit Lane County Parks Current Projects.

 

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Armitage Dog Park Reopens Following Safety And Accessibility Improvements Funded By Parks Levy - 06/15/26

Lane County Parks invites community members to celebrate the reopening of the Armitage Dog Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Armitage Park.

 

As of Saturday, June 13, the dog park reopened following the completion of significant safety and accessibility improvements funded through the Lane County Parks Levy. The project was designed to enhance the experience for visitors and their pets while improving accessibility and traffic circulation throughout the site.

 

Completed improvements include:

  • A new, separate entrance that eliminates the need for other park traffic to travel through the dog park area
  • Covered pavilions for shade and shelter
  • ADA-accessible pathways
  • New lighting
  • Improved parking and site circulation

 

“These improvements make the dog park safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for everyone who uses it,” said Lane County Parks Manager Brett Henry. “We are grateful to voters for supporting the Parks levy, which makes projects like this possible and helps us continue investing in community spaces that improve quality of life throughout Lane County.”

 

Event Details

What: Armitage Dog Park Ribbon Cutting and Reopening Celebration

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Armitage Park Dog Park - 90064 Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97408

 

For more information about Lane County Parks and projects funded by the Parks Levy, visit Lane County Parks Current Projects.

 

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Road Closure: Wendling Road And Marcola Road - 06/10/26

Marcola Road will be closed from the intersection with Maple Lane east to the intersection with Wendling Road. Wendling Road will also be closed at the intersection with Marcola Road. 

 

The closure is between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, for the annual Mary Cole Days parade. 

 

Northbound traffic will be released to follow the parade under Mohawk Valley Fire Department escort. No alternative routes available. 

 

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Road Closure: Wendling Road And Marcola Road - 06/10/26

Marcola Road will be closed from the intersection with Maple Lane east to the intersection with Wendling Road. Wendling Road will also be closed at the intersection with Marcola Road. 

 

The closure is between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, for the annual Mary Cole Days parade. 

 

Northbound traffic will be released to follow the parade under Mohawk Valley Fire Department escort. No alternative routes available. 

 

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Road Construction: Lorane Highway - 06/09/26

Road name: Lorane Highway

 

Location: Southwest of Eugene

 

Begin construction: Milepost 3.8

 

End construction: Milepost 7.7 (Summerville Road)

 

Dates and times:  From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays between Monday, June 15, and Friday, September 4

 

Reason for construction: Lane County will pave, stripe, and install guardrail in the construction area, as well as add a flashing beacon system at the intersection of Lorane Highway, Bailey Hill Road and Spencer Creek Road. This is not a full road closure. One or more lanes may be closed for up to 20 minutes with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot cars.

 

Alternate routes: Crow Road

 

 

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Road Construction: Lorane Highway - 06/09/26

Road name: Lorane Highway

 

Location: Southwest of Eugene

 

Begin construction: Milepost 3.8

 

End construction: Milepost 7.7 (Summerville Road)

 

Dates and times:  From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays between Monday, June 15, and Friday, September 4

 

Reason for construction: Lane County will pave, stripe, and install guardrail in the construction area, as well as add a flashing beacon system at the intersection of Lorane Highway, Bailey Hill Road and Spencer Creek Road. This is not a full road closure. One or more lanes may be closed for up to 20 minutes with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot cars.

 

Alternate routes: Crow Road

 

 

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Lane County Elections To Post Final Results, Certify May Election Early - 06/09/26

The Lane County Elections Office will post the final results of the May Primary election by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10—five days ahead of schedule.

 

“Today is the deadline for voters to address any missing or non-matching ballot return envelope signatures so their ballots could be counted,” said Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong. “These were ballots received or postmarked by May 19 and those voters were sent letters with instructions about how to cure their ballots. There are 995 challenged ballots outstanding.”

 

Elections Office staff will be able to quickly process any of those 995 ballots cured today by voters and post the final results on Wednesday. After final results are posted, the Lane County Elections Office will begin the process to certify the election results with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.

 

About the Lane County Elections Office:

The Elections Office, located at 275 W. 10th Avenue in Eugene, is responsible for conducting elections in Lane County.  The Elections Office manages voter registration, the processing of mail ballots, recruitment and training of election workers, and certification of elections.

 

 

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Lane County Elections To Post Final Results, Certify May Election Early - 06/09/26

The Lane County Elections Office will post the final results of the May Primary election by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10—five days ahead of schedule.

 

“Today is the deadline for voters to address any missing or non-matching ballot return envelope signatures so their ballots could be counted,” said Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong. “These were ballots received or postmarked by May 19 and those voters were sent letters with instructions about how to cure their ballots. There are 995 challenged ballots outstanding.”

 

Elections Office staff will be able to quickly process any of those 995 ballots cured today by voters and post the final results on Wednesday. After final results are posted, the Lane County Elections Office will begin the process to certify the election results with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.

 

About the Lane County Elections Office:

The Elections Office, located at 275 W. 10th Avenue in Eugene, is responsible for conducting elections in Lane County.  The Elections Office manages voter registration, the processing of mail ballots, recruitment and training of election workers, and certification of elections.

 

 

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Road Closure: Office Covered Bridge (Westfir) - 06/08/26

Road Name: Old Mill Road

 

Location: Office Covered Bridge

 

Dates and times: Thursday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 28, at 4:00 p.m.

 

Alternate routes: None

 

Reason for closure: The Office Covered Bridge will be closed to traffic during this time for the annual Mountain Bike Oregon event. 

 

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Road Closure: Office Covered Bridge (Westfir) - 06/08/26

Road Name: Old Mill Road

 

Location: Office Covered Bridge

 

Dates and times: Thursday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 28, at 4:00 p.m.

 

Alternate routes: None

 

Reason for closure: The Office Covered Bridge will be closed to traffic during this time for the annual Mountain Bike Oregon event. 

 

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