Good morning, Eugene.

On March 18, Lane County deputies said a silver 2004 Nissan Frontier failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a red 2006 Kenworth log truck on Prairie Road at Irvington Road in north Eugene — severely injuring the pickup truck’s driver while the log truck’s driver remained uninjured.

Lane County deputies said 64-year-old Kerry Marnell Carsh was arrested on March 18 at a home on Bailey Hill Road after he allegedly hit a man with a pool cue then shot him with a pellet gun when the victim grabbed a knife—he now faces charges including second-degree assault, menacing, coercion, unlawful use of a weapon, and felony possession of methamphetamine.

On March 18th, Lane County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an assault at a home on Bailey Hill Road and arrested 64-year-old Kerry Marnell Carsh after he allegedly struck a resident with a pool cue, tried to tie him up with wire, and shot the man with a pellet gun when the victim defended himself with a knife—Carsh was hospitalized and now faces charges including assault in the 2nd degree and menacing.

The University of Oregon's faculty union, United Academics, said in a March 20 press release that it plans to strike as soon as March 31 over fair compensation after yearlong bargaining sessions failed to secure a fair contract.

The planned strike—its first at UO—could impact classes for over 20,600 undergraduates and nearly 3,900 graduates.

The University of Oregon faculty union said more than 1,800 faculty members are ready to strike on March 31 if contract talks fail.

University officials said they are working to reach a deal that fairly pays both full time and part time workers and keeps the school financially stable.

Local partners including the Chamber of Commerce, Onward Eugene, Quality Care Connections, Lane Community College, Head Start of Lane County and New Dream Family Center have planned an apprenticeship program for early childhood educators that offers on-the-job training, coursework from ProSolutions Training and Quality Care Connections, mentorship and career coaching—designed to address the local educator shortage—set to launch soon.

Springfield residents will face traffic delays downtown over the weekend because crews are fully rebuilding Mill Street between Centennial Boulevard and A Street.

On March 22, officials plan to shut down the traffic signals at Main and Mill as utility workers move power lines—traffic lights may remain off for the entire weekend.

Oregon lawmakers introduced HB 3940 — a bipartisan wildfire funding bill that packages options from a work group to include a bottle surcharge, insurer tax adjustments, and reserve shifts to support fire prevention and suppression.

The bill was proposed Tuesday by Reps. John Lively and Bobby Levy and may be revised before a special House committee meeting in early April as legislators work to secure sufficient funding.

Annual Eugene Veggies Walk and Snack Share

This event features a community walk along the Willamette River with various pace options, followed by a vegan snack share, encouraging outdoor exercise and social interaction.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Oregon Ducks Baseball

The Oregon Ducks Baseball team hosts the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for a collegiate baseball matchup at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon.

Metalachi Concert

8 PM - 2 AM | John Henry's | Ticket prices vary | Experience the unique fusion of metal and mariachi music with Metalachi!

Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert

8:00-10:30 p.m. | McDonald Theatre | $30 – $130 | Experience a live band performing alongside the classic movie featuring David Bowie's iconic music.

Holy Locust Live Performance

7-11 p.m. | John Henry's | $20/$25 | Experience the unique blend of punk energy and folk traditions with Holy Locust and special guests.

Russell Howard Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. | McDonald Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the upbeat and cheeky humor of one of Britain's top comedians.

Bake Club Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. | Beergarden | Free entry | Enjoy the tunes of Bake Club, a local powerhouse string band finishing off a month of music.

Monday Night Bingo

6:30-8 p.m. — The Pour House Tavern — $5-$20 — Get your dabbers ready for a fun night of Bingo with cash prizes benefiting Lane County Diaper Bank.

Michael Mayo Live Performance

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Jazz Station — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the captivating vocal talents of Michael Mayo, whether solo or with his band.

Sean Peterson's S-tet Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — The Jazz Station — Ticket info not specified — Experience an evening of original jazz tunes performed by talented UO faculty members.