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Eugene
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Albertsons Companies said that two local Albertsons stores will become Safeway (upgrades will be made) in the coming months with no closures planned. The change means Springfield will soon have three Safeway stores within a 12-mile area and help continue familiar service for shoppers. KEZI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Eugene reached $4.88 per gallon today as the state average climbed to $4.92 following a week-long jump; further hikes may occur amid rising wholesale costs and global oil market tensions reported by GasBuddy. NBC 16
- ➤ Drivers in Eugene now pay nearly $4.90 per gallon gasoline after a 7.2 cent rise last week, and statewide averages reached nearly $4.92. Analysts say further price hikes could happen as wholesale costs + global tensions push prices higher. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former UO employee is suing the university for $550,000, claiming retaliation after reporting a supervisor for misusing funds and making discriminatory remarks. UO said it disagrees with the claims and takes discrimination complaints seriously. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Measure 20‑373 on the May ballot would let residents sue businesses and local governments for water pollution, and opponents like Springfield’s mayor say it may raise costs for rate payers. Activist Protect Lane County Watersheds supports the measure to help secure safe drinking water in the community. KVAL
- ➤ The City of Eugene has selected Ideal Option to run a one-year Peer Navigation Pilot Program in high-traffic corridors (Highway 99, River Road, Whiteaker, and west Eugene). The pilot will collect data on services like welfare checks, non-emergency transport, and proactive outreach. NBC 16
- ➤ Mahlon Sweet Field will soon begin its terminal expansion after receiving about $6.24 million from a $27M federal award to rebuild and upgrade Concourse A, adding nearly 10,000 sqft for new space and modern interiors. The project is expected to enhance travel safety in Eugene. NBC 16
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 20, a Teen Heart Screening at North Eugene High School flagged 41 students and sent five for cardiology follow-up as PeaceHealth and community partners provided free screenings and health tips. NBC 16
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Itty Bitty Boutique Kids' Consignment Sale
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Cost varies — Shop for budget-friendly children's items from newborn to teen at this pop-up consignment sale.
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Curtis Salgado Live at WOW Hall
8:00-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues artist Curtis Salgado in an electrifying live performance.
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Oregon Ducks Softball
4-7 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — Tickets available — Catch an exciting softball matchup featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes taking on the Oregon Ducks.
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Eugene Retro Game Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lane Events Center — $26.50 for adults — Celebrate video gaming culture with fun console game stations, vendors, and family-friendly activities!
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