News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: April 26th, 2024 8:55 AM Lane County Public Health (LCPH) has confirmed a new case of pertussis (also known as whooping cough) in a recent uptick in cases. This new case closely follows 12 recently reported cases and brings the total to 13 pertussis cases in April […]
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK – A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF CLIFF HARROLD
News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: April 24th, 2024 A message from Sheriff Cliff Harrold: It’s National Volunteers Week and I’m excited to highlight the outstanding work being done by our very own Lane County Sheriff’s Office volunteers! Although our volunteers steadfastly work all year long, this specific week gives us an […]
Read more...04/19/24 – 24-2030 – LANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S SEARCH & RESCUE, MARINE PATROL CONDUCTS FIRST WATER RESCUE OF THE SEASON AT LOOKOUT POINT LAKE
On April 19th around noon, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue and Marine Patrol deputies were dispatched to a report of a 59-year-old male in the water at Lookout Point Lake. The male had fallen out of his kayak but was wearing a lifejacket. He was unable to get back in the boat, however, and […]
Read more...FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP IN OAKRIDGE ON SAT., APRIL 27 (CORRECTED)
News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: April 17th, 2024 7:44 AM The free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will collect up to 35 gallons of household hazardous waste per customer on Saturday, April 27, in Oakridge. Hazardous waste from businesses, schools, churches, government agencies or non-profits may be subject to disposal fees and those organizations […]
Read more...NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS APPRECIATION WEEK
News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: April 15th, 2024 3:56 p.m. The second week of April every year, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office takes time to recognize and thank those that answer approximately 91,000 calls every year in our county, documenting about 74,000 incidents. Dispatchers take calls and send deputies or […]
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