Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Eugene.
Three local animal rescues have teamed up for an adoption event featuring more than 170 cats and kittens this Saturday.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nill Family Scout Center – across from Autzen Stadium.
Unlimited ride bracelets for the Lane County Fair are available online ahead of the event on Wednesday, July 22 at the Lane Events Center.
Each bracelet costs just under $55, offers unlimited rides plus three carnival games, and is valid for one day only.
On Thursday, the KVAL Pet Project Tail-A-Thon raised $66,000 for Greenhill Humane Society, and officials said more donations are coming in the next few days.
The Oregon Department of Forestry expects $20M less revenue from timber sales due to lower volumes and prices — it is updating its operations plan amid conservation efforts while counties, which get two thirds of the funds, may see revenue rebound in 2028.
The Oregon Dept of Forestry warns that lower timber sale volumes could cut county revenue by $20 million as planned harvests drop from 225 to 185 million board feet.
The agency’s new habitat conservation and forest management plans may boost sales to 200 million board feet by 2028—aiming to offset the shortfall.
South Hills Rehabilitation Center is banned from accepting new patients until it fixes four regulatory violations related to dementia care, per the Oregon Department of Human Services order — it must develop a safety plan and train staff before resuming admissions.
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.
MC Chris Live with Mega Ran and KI Design
9-11:50 p.m. — John Henry's — $18-$22 — Experience a night of Nerdcore hip hop with mc chris and special guests.
2026 Pickleball Tournament
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Eugene Family YMCA Tennis & Pickleball Center — Registration opens Spring 2026 — Play hard while raising awareness for children in foster care.
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