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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The University of Oregon is beginning new housing developments that will add between 100 and 500 beds near campus with a summer 2027 completion, causing parking shortfalls and congestion that local business owners say hurt customer access & sales. The planning office has yet to address the issues. NBC 16
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 16-year-old Michael M. Newton, missing from Eugene since Feb. 3, who is believed to be with his mother or her partner in Cottage Grove, Mapleton, or Florence + anyone with information should call 911 or the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at 1-855-503-7233. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Early Bird tickets for Oregon Country Fair 2026 go on sale Friday as organizers gear up for the event's 57th run in Veneta. The family-friendly fair will feature live entertainment, food, and craft booths from July 10-12 along the Long Tom River. KEZI
- ➤ Eugene’s Icelandic Sheepdog Alfur won second place on the grand stage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in NYC this week while training to stand properly and run beside his handler, with owner Lucy Nold noting his fondness for fresh chicken. NBC 16
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night, the 4J school board approved Superintendent Miriam Mickelson’s final phase plan to address a $30 million deficit, which will cut 110 full-time positions by the end of this school year (affected employees will be notified by July 1). The plan also merges Family School with Camas Ridge Community School next year. KEZI
- ➤ The Eugene 4J School District cut funding for girls flag football due to a $30 million budget shortfall, leaving local athletes to fundraise for future participation until the sport may be officially sanctioned. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lane County Clerk's Office will hold 32 wedding ceremonies and vow renewals on Feb. 14 between 10 a.m. + 2 p.m. at East 8th Avenue. Couples must register three days in advance; weddings require a $60 license and a $117 ceremony fee. KEZI
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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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Lunar New Year Celebration
11 AM – 2 PM — Oregon Multigenerational Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the year of the horse with performances, activities, and community connection.
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TrackTown Triathlon
Beginner-friendly triathlon — 8 a.m. — UO Rec Center — Registration Fee Required — Enjoy a vibrant and community-focused race experience with the University of Oregon Triathlon Team.
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Washington Huskies at Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball
8-11 p.m. — Matthew Knight Arena — Tickets required — Watch as Oregon takes on Washington in an exciting Big Ten basketball showdown.
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Album Release Tour by Paper Wings
7:30-9:15 p.m. — Tsunami Books — Tickets $21.50 — Experience the charm of Nashville folk duo Paper Wings as they celebrate their album release with a captivating performance.
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