Good morning, Eugene.

A Safe Neighborhoods roundtable was held Tuesday at the Veterans Memorial Association Building on Willamette Street, where law enforcement, homeless advocates, and political candidates discussed practical steps to ease homelessness and improve mental health services.

Eugene police are searching for 79-year-old Paul Ralph McGill who went missing Wednesday after leaving his home on the 2600 block of Country Lane heading to Jerry's in Springfield; he has dementia and is driving a burgundy 2014 Honda Accord (license 877 GLE).

Eugene officials plan to build a sports complex at Golden Gardens Park using synthetic turf with no infill starting in 2029 — the project will include soccer fields, baseball fields, and courts while addressing environmental concerns for local wildlife such as the northwestern pond turtle.

Eugene Animal Services asked for help after a dog with a severe jaw injury was found in a dumpster on the 1400 block of Oak Patch Road (found early Saturday) and later was euthanized; anyone with exterior camera footage from West 11th to West 18th is urged to call the agency.

Northwest Review was revived as an online literary magazine in June by the University of Oregon and student editors, showcasing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art from its legacy beginning in 1957; it accepts submissions for its Poetry and Prose Awards (deadline Aug.

31).

On Monday, July 27, the Springfield School Board unanimously appointed software services engineer Matthew Brandt to replace Nicole De Graff, who resigned last month; Brandt said he will rebuild community trust and improve board scheduling as he serves until next June.

Forest regulators approved a new 70-year management plan for state forests (640,000 acres) on Wednesday.

The plan restricts logging on half the lands to protect sensitive habitats amid federal changes to the Endangered Species Act.

South Eugene Meadows Trail is now open for hikers and bikers in South Eugene Meadows Park, offering a 3.8-mile loop.

The city said final touches on the parking area are coming soon — a grand opening celebration is planned later this year.

Eugene's Hayward Field will host the World Athletics U20 Championships next week & 2,000 international track and field athletes will compete in 46 events, including a new mixed 4x100 meter relay that may preview future Olympic contenders.

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.