Good morning, Eugene.

South Eugene Meadows Park, a new section of the city's Ridgeline Trail system, is now open to hikers and bicycles today.

The 193 acre park connects trails between Blanton Ridge and Willamette Street, and a parking lot near 52nd Street for 35 cars will be completed soon.

KLCC captured vibrant sights and sounds from the three-day Oregon Country Fair held this past weekend in Veneta with live music, food, and performances (including a colorful parade) that energized the local community.

A GasBuddy survey shows Eugene gas prices dropped nearly 16 cents over the past week, with the average price for regular gasoline now at $4.18 from 78 stations while national rates increased slightly.

Oregon joins 13 other states in suing the Education Department to block the planned termination of school mental health grants (which help place professionals in rural and low-income schools) set to end later this month.

Attorney General Dan Rayfield said the cuts would remove vital support for students.

The City of Eugene is launching a study to see if it can fix or remove a dangerous lowhead dam on the Willamette River.

The study will run through the fall and is expected to finish by the end of this year (it may lead to safer river use).

Officials in Eugene issued wildfire evacuation guidelines yesterday — urging residents to prepare emergency plans and follow sheriff updates amid road closures and heavy firefighting traffic.

They outlined three alert levels to help residents decide if immediate evacuation is needed.

Lane County Public Health is urging residents to wash hands and fresh produce carefully amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 31 states; the agency recommends scrubbing fruits and vegetables under running water (these guidelines aim to prevent local cases).

Lane County Public Health reported on Monday that a bat tested positive for rabies, marking the third such case this year, and urged pet owners to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wildlife (including bats showing signs of infection).

City Club of Eugene hosted a forum on minor league sports impact featuring voices from the Springfield Drifters and Sporting Cascades FC — the program aired on Monday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. on KLCC 89.7 FM and is available online.

Emerald Valley BMX in Eugene banned e-bikes & electric motorcycles, pit bikes and remote control vehicles from its track to protect rider safety; officials stated that violators will be immediately trespassed and law enforcement notified.

Roy Rogers Solo Performance

7:30-9:15 p.m. — Tsunami Books — $30 — Experience the virtuoso slide guitar mastery of Roy Rogers in a rare solo show.

Brigadoon Musical Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Shedd Institute — Cost Info not provided — Experience the enchanting tale of a mystical village that appears once every century.

Rooftop Yoga Flow with Jean Nelson

7:00 – 8:15 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Eugene — $35 — Experience a summer evening of all-levels Vinyasa Flow yoga on a scenic rooftop deck.

Oregon Geo Fest

11 AM - 5 PM — Broadway Center — Free entry — Celebrate Earth's wonders with fossils, gems, and hands-on activities for the whole family.

52nd National Direct Instruction Conference

8 AM-4 PM — Graduate by Hilton Eugene — Registration required — Engaging in educational direct instruction approaches over four days of insightful sessions.

Paul Simon Tribute by One Trick Pony

7-9 p.m. — Local Losers Lounge — Free entry — Celebrate the music of Paul Simon with the tribute band One Trick Pony in a cozy atmosphere.

Elephant in the House Tea Event

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Shelton McMurphey Johnson House — Cost info not provided — Experience a uniquely themed tea gathering in a historic setting.

PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Eugene, Oregon Amtrak Station — $1599 — Intensive 32-hour training course preparing project managers for PMP certification with real-world case studies and expert instructors.

Australian Pink Floyd Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets may vary — Experience the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute band with stunning visuals and note-perfect performances.

2026 World Athletics U20 Championships - Day 1 Evening

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Hayward Field — Tickets available — Witness the best young athletes from around the world compete in Eugene.