Good morning, Eugene.

Late senator Wayne Morse is honored in Eugene at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza (dedicated in 2005) for his lifelong defense of free speech and resistance to the Vietnam War.

The memorial stands as a lasting reminder of civic values in our community.

St. Vincent de Paul Society extended its winter Egan Warming Centers activation to 12 straight nights, sheltering over 1,100 people with new sites at The Zone on Highway 99 and a Mohawk site in Springfield (services will continue until at least the end of March).

City Club of Eugene hosted a discussion with Talicia Brown, founder of the Black Cultural Initiative, to examine Eugene's history of Black exclusion and plans for a monument honoring displaced families.

The talk aired on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:00 p.m. on KLCC 89.7 FM (livestreamed online).

Gas prices in Eugene jumped 16.9 cents last week to an average of $3.35 today (based on GasBuddy’s survey of 78 stations), showing a rise of 30.4 cents from last month but a drop of 17.7 cents from a year ago.

University of Oregon research shows that ancient tree stumps in Mount Hood and Willamette National Forests display burn scars from several low-severity wildfires (according to Assistant Research Professor James Johnston), challenging old ideas that mature forests never experienced small fires.

Autzen canoe canal footbridge will close Feb.

16 for a month as UO athletics facility upgrades begin; detour options include soft-surface paths near the BMX park (or Cuthbert Amphitheatre footbridges) while nearby Lot 8 remains closed through August.

Two Churchill High School students were taken to a local hospital on Monday after medical emergencies, according to the Eugene 4J School District — emergency responders are reviewing the situation for any further updates.

In January, over 2,700 families were evicted in Oregon after a $129 million cut in eviction prevention funding (and rising living costs), prompting experts to urge better housing support to keep families housed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Opiuo Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience genre-bending electronic music with Opiuo and opener rSUN.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Faroe Rum Performance

7 p.m. — Beergarden — Free entry — Experience the energetic blend of traditional Celtic music with a Pacific Northwest twist.