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Lane County New Year’s Eve: 2026/27 Event Guide

Lane County New Year’s Eve: 2026/27 Event Guide

Published November 2, 2026 Lane County celebrates the transition to 2027 with a variety of farewell dinners, dancing, and New Year’s Day runs and resolutions. Visitors can coordinate their plans through the Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast Visitor Center. As...
Cottage Grove Dining: Davis Family Restaurant Recap

Cottage Grove Dining: Davis Family Restaurant Recap

Published November 1, 2026 Davis Family Restaurant served as a community staple within the Cottage Grove Downtown Commercial Historic District. The establishment operated in a region recognized for its historic preservation efforts and 19th-century roots. For many...
Lane County Holiday Lights: 2026 Tree Lightings

Lane County Holiday Lights: 2026 Tree Lightings

Published October 26, 2026 Lane County celebrates the season with tree lightings in town centers like Veneta and Cottage Grove, and festive displays at the 5th Street Public Market. Notable highlights include the illuminated covered bridges of Westfir and the McKenzie...
Springfield School Levy: November 2026 Recap

Springfield School Levy: November 2026 Recap

Published October 25, 2026 The November 4, 2026 ballot featured a five-year Local Option Levy for the Springfield School District to fund day-to-day operations. Unlike a bond, this measure focused on staffing and instructional materials rather than construction or...
Lane County Wildfire Risk Map: 2026 Updates for Foothills

Lane County Wildfire Risk Map: 2026 Updates for Foothills

Published October 16, 2026 The 2026 Eugene-Springfield Metro Community Wildfire Protection Plan identified the highest-risk wildfire zones in the metro area, specifically targeting foothills and wildland-urban interface communities. Approved by local fire and forestry...