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Eugene
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Egan Warming Center ended 11 nights of shelter service and asked for cleanup volunteers—help at the Lane Events Center occurred Tuesday and will continue at the Zone on Hwy 99 today from 4:00-6:30 p.m. KLCC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bi-Mart announced it will close five Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores this spring to strengthen its retail presence in the Northwest (the Hood River store will convert to a Bi-Mart and a new location will open in Seaside while clearance sales are held). KEZI
- ➤ BRING Recycling in Eugene offers Lane County small businesses up to $1,500 in grants for energy-efficient upgrades, with applications closing in one week. Today, BRING and Mayor Kaarin Knudson will honor Blue Lotus Chai to spotlight the program’s impact. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maria Telesheva, a Eugene teenager who received the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award last year, was featured on an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. She will perform with her father this Friday, Jan. 30 at North Eugene High School at 7 p.m. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane County asks residents to vote on whether to invest in an indoor multi-use facility for community events — cast your vote through the online poll available today. NBC 16
- ➤ Tax filing season is open for federal and state returns and eligible Oregon taxpayers may get a revenue kicker that refunds nearly 9.9 percent of their 2024 tax liability (Liberty Tax manager Terry Metteer explained the benefit). Taxpayers are advised to use the state’s calculator to check their credit. KEZI
- ➤ The county extended the deadline to file a Confidential Personal Property Return for businesses to March 16 because March 15 falls on a Sunday, and business owners can get free help at the Assessment and Taxation Office (125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene) Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. KVAL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ghost is a lively, 1.5-year-old mixed breed pup weighing 62 lbs who needs guidance to play safely and is searching for an active, loving family. Greenhill Humane Society (88530 Green Hill Road in Eugene) welcomes visits daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. KEZI
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Valley River Center Model Railroad Show
10 a.m.–9 p.m. — Valley River Center — Donations appreciated — Experience a weekend of miniature magic with stunning model train displays and support local food efforts.
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KVAL Eugene Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show
12-7 p.m. (Fri), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun) — Lane Events Center — $9 for adults, $1 for kids 6-11 — Discover outdoor adventures with hundreds of exhibits and activities for enthusiasts of all kinds.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert
2-4 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Harry Potter with a live symphony orchestra performing the unforgettable score.
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Tank and the Bangas Live
7-10 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Tank and the Bangas as they explore self-discovery and poetic expression.
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Jewelry SWAP at MECCA!
Noon-6 p.m. — MECCA — Minimum $5 donation — Bring unwanted jewelry to swap and discover new treasures while mingling with fellow enthusiasts.
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Nutrition Seminar with Dr. Teri Sue Wright & Roxanne Stone
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Healthy Pet — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions on holistic pet nutrition with a veterinarian and food scientist.
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Puppet Making Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Eugene Public Library — Free entry — Create your own puppet with guidance from Pegasus Puppet Theatre and enjoy puppet exploration.
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Sweetheart's Ball 2026
7:30-11:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets starting at $16.64 — Dance to indie rock tunes and celebrate love at this vibrant event.
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CATALYST - An Act Revived
6 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience a vibrant aerial circus performance that ignites inspiration and hope for the future.
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Opiuo Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience genre-bending electronic music with Opiuo and opener rSUN.
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