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Eugene
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new community complex near 58th and Main in Thurston will open Saturday at noon with a ribbon-cutting by Springfield’s mayor and local businesses like TrackTown Pizza providing late-night youth hangouts and raffles until 4:30 p.m. (The center also focuses on mental health support.) KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Mims House is being restored as part of a community project to honor one of Eugene's first Black families, with Willie and Sally Mims leading efforts that began in 2024 and now plan eco-friendly upgrades and community events pending additional funding (foundation repairs are a priority). NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene officials will soon adopt recommendations from a technical advisory group to create thousands of jobs and add $25M in tax revenue over 10 years, aiming to ease the long-running budget gap. The report calls for a regionwide partnership and smarter financial planning. KVAL
- ➤ Rural Oregon communities received about $49 million in retroactive forest payments from the federal government to support schools, public safety & wildfire preparedness, a lifeline described by Senator Jeff Merkley. Additional funding from the Bureau of Land Management is expected later. KVAL
- ➤ Oregon representatives asked ApolloMD on Tuesday for documents showing compliance with Senate Bill 951 after PeaceHealth announced that ApolloMD will manage RiverBend Emergency Department services in Eugene, with Lane Emergency Physicians LLC providing clinical care; the company is reviewing the request. KVAL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Regional real estate investor Richard Boyles bought Oakway Landing retail complex off Coburg Road last month using a $12.25 million mortgage. Tualatin based developer Cobalt Built plans a 96 unit apartment project in Springfields Thurston neighborhood on six acres. Eugene Weekly
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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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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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