Good morning, Eugene.

Oregon gas prices remain high on Monday as oil prices (briefly reaching $119 per barrel) push the state average to $4.205, above the national average of $3.478; AAA advises drivers to follow maintenance guidelines to boost fuel efficiency.

GasBuddy data released Monday shows Eugene drivers paying an average of $4.05 per gallon after prices rose 21.1 cents in a week—prices are 65.5 cents higher than a month ago and 47.1 cents above last year.

Bethel School District students will receive free library cards from Eugene Public Library this month, giving over 4,800 K-12 students access to e-books, audiobooks and streaming content.

Cards will renew each school year automatically to support ongoing learning.

Eugene has implemented new speed limits along several residential streets, including Polk, Oak Patch, Elmira, and Maple, to boost safety with added traffic calming measures like crosswalks.

Remaining sign updates will be completed throughout the week.

After 8 years of service with LCSO, K9 Hektor retired after more than 200 deployments.

The dog helped catch bad guys and now will enjoy plenty of belly rubs + relaxing on the couch.

Dr. Pilar Bradshaw from Eugene Pediatric Associates advises parents to call their child’s doctor first for non-life-threatening issues like minor burns or earaches, as the ER may have long waits.

The pediatric office is equipped to assess and treat kids (helping avoid delays in care) when needed.

Lane County Behavioral Health will take over youth mobile crisis and stabilization services from Riverview Center for Growth starting April 30.

The move aims to provide uninterrupted 7-day coverage for about 400 clients & respond to 6-8 calls daily amid ongoing budget constraints.

ApolloMD replied to lawmakers about Senate Bill 951 compliance amid staffing changes at PeaceHealth ERs and said it will back a new physician-owned practice serving Sacred Heart, Peace Harbor and Cottage Grove hospitals.

Transition planning began in early February; agreements are expected before June 1 & July 1 service dates.

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.

The Garcia Project Night 1

8-11 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets required — Experience a powerful and authentic performance of classic Jerry Garcia Band setlists.

Faerie Market: Moss and Beetle Bazaar

11 AM – 6 PM — Lane Events Center — $5.00 — Explore the mystical arts and wares of the Fae with live music, workshops, and a cosplay contest.

PMP Certification Classroom Training

9 AM - 5 PM — Eugene, Oregon Amtrak Station — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills with a comprehensive 32-hour PMP training course.

Corb Lund Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Ticket info TBA — Experience the unique blend of outlaw country and indie-folk from Alberta's own Corb Lund.