Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Weyerhaeuser announced its Giving Fund awarded $120,500 in grants to 25 nonprofits in Eugene and Cottage Grove for workforce, education and community projects.
Eligible organizations must apply for the 2026 cycle by Sept. 30.
The owners of Tsunami Books in south Eugene are asking local supporters to help raise $200,000 to purchase the building and 10,000 sqft lot on Willamette Street, aiming to close the deal by Nov.
1. The store has been a community hub for books and gatherings since 1995.
💼 Business
Eugene Emergency Physicians filed suit against PeaceHealth, ApolloMD and others, claiming their contract ended unfairly because of hospital bed and nurse shortages.
The suit seeks clarity on obligations and a pause to changes at PeaceHealth Riverbend as it plans emergency department redesign with new bed capacity (including a rehab center).
📰 Economy
Gas prices in Oregon rose to $4.87 a gallon for regular this week amid global disruptions (including supply issues in the Middle East) and seasonal factors, causing prices to climb about $1 per gallon since the Iran conflict began on Feb.
28. The national average increased by 19 cents to $3.98 a gallon (from Feb. 28 levels).
🎓 Education
The Autzen Canoe Canal Footbridge will reopen for walking and biking on March 30 as UO upgrades its athletics practice facilities.
It will remain open for 8 to 10 weeks (awaiting a new girder) before a final closure for ongoing construction.
Dr. Stephanie Bulger, President of Lane Community College in Eugene, was selected as one of 23 community college presidents to join the Aspen Presidents Fellowship (supported by JPMorganChase).
She will work with peers to develop a reform agenda that boosts student success and workforce readiness.
🎉 Eugene Events
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March 27th Star Party
7:45-9 p.m. — Emerald Park — Free entry — Explore the wonders of the winter sky through telescopes at this informal gathering.
Harlan Rivers Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience Americana with Country roots and Classic Rock vibes from Harlan Rivers and enjoy a full live music experience.
WorkSource Lane Job Fair Marathon
1-5 p.m. — WorkSource Lane — Free entry — Engage with local employers and explore diverse career opportunities throughout the week.
Egg My Yard
Kids FIRST’s Egg My Yard fundraiser brings Easter fun right to your doorstep! Purchase a package and volunteers will hide plastic eggs in your yard the evening before Easter (April 4), creating a fun surprise for kids of all ages.
Egg My Yard
Kids FIRST’s Egg My Yard fundraiser brings Easter fun right to your doorstep! Purchase a package and volunteers will hide plastic eggs in your yard the evening before Easter (April 4), creating a fun surprise for kids of all ages.
Marché x Alesong Beermaker's Dinner
6:00 PM — Marché — $125 — Experience a unique five-course beer dinner featuring award-winning brews from Alesong Beermaker's.
2000's Themed Party
9 PM – 12 AM — WOW Hall — Tickets starting at $54 — Experience the vibrant nostalgia of the 2000s with a night of music and entertainment.
Fungi Film Documentary Screening
1:30-7:30 p.m. — Art House — Ticket info not specified — Experience the award-winning documentary by renowned fungi photographers.
Green Start Play Day: Flower Power
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Nearby Nature — Members FREE, non-members $10/family — Celebrate the blooming flowers of spring with toddler-friendly outdoor activities and stories.
Nature Exploration Class for Young Children
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Dorris Ranch — Cost TBA — Engage in playful art activities like finger painting and clay molding in a nature-friendly setting.
Kitchen Dwellers Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Tickets required — Experience Kitchen Dwellers as they explore themes of Dante's Inferno in a folk-infused bluegrass performance.
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