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Eugene
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ REI will close its downtown Eugene location after business hours Sunday and move to a larger store at Oakway Center in a week, taking over the former Bed, Bath & Beyond space with an extra 10,000 sqft for expanded footwear, cycling & camping departments. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new monument dedicated to the families displaced during the Ferry Street Bridge project — an effort to rebuild Eugene’s Black history — will be unveiled in September at Alton Baker Park as community leaders work to piece together local records. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference in Eugene is focused on youth involvement and responsible forestry as over 900 high school students attend career day events at Lane Events Center. The conference concludes Saturday with activities that showcase forestry career paths. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fishermen and environmentalists met Friday night in Springfield as the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission denied a petition for stricter whale protections during crabbing season aimed at avoiding costly gear changes. The decision comes as nearly 100 speakers defended current practices while the state seeks refined rules. KVAL
- ➤ Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission denied a petition for stricter whale protections during crabbing season at a crowded meeting in Springfield; commissioners said current rulemaking aims to balance marine conservation (and safeguard fishermen’s livelihoods). NBC 16
- ➤ LTD will launch its new Rural Shuttle Pilot on March 2 in South Lane County, Mohawk Valley and along Highway 36 to connect residents with vital services; the pilot will run until June 2027 and serve different corridors on designated weekdays — details are set by LTD and partner groups. KEZI
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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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Faroe Rum Performance
7 p.m. — Beergarden — Free entry — Experience the energetic blend of traditional Celtic music with a Pacific Northwest twist.
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Lane County Home & Garden Show
12-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday — Lane Events Center — Free with food donation or $5 at the door — Discover hundreds of exhibits to inspire your home and garden projects.
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K-Pop Dance Showcase: KODEX Boulevard
4-8 p.m. — Whirled Pies — All ages welcome — Experience a dazzling K-Pop dance showcase themed around Hollywood with performances by local talents.
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Oregon Ducks Softball vs. Penn State Softball
12-3 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — $25-$35 — Book guaranteed parking and enjoy a thrilling softball matchup in Eugene.
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Yoga Under the Stars
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Eugene Science Center — $30 General Admission, $25 Members — Relax and rejuvenate with yoga sessions beneath the stars in the planetarium.
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