Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Eugene.
🏘️ Community
On Feb. 23 at 7:00 p.m., KLCC 89.7 FM broadcast a City Club of Eugene program that featured experts, including Judge Love, discussing innovative ways to support families and prevent foster care placements.
The live-streamed event provided community members with resources to help keep children safe.
📰 Economy
Eugene drivers face higher gas costs as prices jumped by 23.6 cents per gallon over the past week to $3.74 on Monday.
Local supply constraints due to refinery outages and pipeline disruptions have contributed to the steep rise.
🎓 Education
Students must be up-to-date on vaccines by Wednesday or they will face exclusion from school activities amid rising measles concerns.
Local officials (School District 4J) noted that while district rates meet herd immunity, non-medical exemptions have increased.
🌲 Environment
The Springfield Utility Board received nearly $10 million from Oregon’s Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund to build a new water source with an intake pump station on the McKenzie River at the Thurston Well field.
Design and permitting will finish early next year + construction is expected to begin mid-2027.
🏛️ Government
A proposed ballot initiative aims to raise roughly $15 million for clean energy projects by charging billion-dollar companies a 2% fee on local earnings—set to begin in 2029 with exemptions for grocery and medical providers.
Supporters expect the fee to become a normal business cost in Eugene like Portland’s model.
Lane County hired longtime public health leader Brian K.
Johnson as its Public Health division manager, effective March 5. He will lead community health programs after serving as deputy managing a $32 million budget over 28 years (bringing extensive experience to the role).
📰 Real Estate
Everyone Village in West Eugene will use $2.4M in federal funding to build 50 new one-or-two-person home units for transitional housing.
The project, designed to help those moving from homelessness, will be built with help from Pivot Architecture & Team Oregon Build and open by late 2027.
🎉 Eugene Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Conference on Brain Health
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Community at Marquis Eugene — Free entry — Explore brain health and aging at this informative Alzheimer’s Association conference with expert-led workshops.
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