Good morning, Eugene.

A 79-year-old Eugene man who went missing on Wednesday was found Thursday afternoon at a gas station in Ukiah, California, and his family is en route to support his mental + physical well-being.

A giant interactive public art installation featuring the EUG letters will debut downtown this summer near the Hult Center at the corner of Willamette and Seventh.

The City will unveil it at noon on Aug. 4 to invite residents to celebrate Eugene’s identity & share community photos ahead of the World Athletics U20 Championships.

The University of Oregon Library has opened a new collection that documents former U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio's 36-year career representing Oregon's 4th Congressional District.

The papers are available in the Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room in Knight Library (advance contact is required).

Some Lane County school districts will start classes a week earlier this year—Lowell, Mapleton, McKenzie, Creswell, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Siuslaw, and Junction City will begin in August while others start on or after Labor Day.

University of Oregon volleyball players Alanah Clemente and Valentina Vaulet earned preseason honors—Clemente made the AVCA watch list and Vaulet joined the All-Big Ten team, while the Ducks will host free preseason matches on Aug.

15 and 21 at Matthew Knight Arena.

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.