Eight local nonprofits will receive grant funding from Lane County’s Community & Economic Development Program to support programs and projects focused on economic development.

Rob Bovett, a seasoned attorney with decades of public service experience, has been chosen unanimously as Lane County’s new county counsel and will lead the team of legal staff working on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and County departments.

Lane County is updating its three-year strategic plan for 2025–2027 and wants residents to give input through an online survey.

The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and vice chair during the opening minutes of its first regular meeting of 2025.

Lane County swore in new and returning elected officials this morning ahead of the annual State of the County Address given this year by Board of County Commissioners Chair Laurie Trieger.

Lane County’s annual State of the County Address will take place on Monday, January 6, at 10:00 a.m. in Harris Hall (125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene).