Good morning, Eugene.

Lane Transit District will host an open house on Tuesday, Aug.

11 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Springfield City Hall to collect community input for its Connect 2045 plan that will shape transit investments for the next 20 years.

Former University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota will host the 6th Annual Motiv8 Wine Event on Friday, Sept.

4 near Autzen Stadium to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Valley’s expansion — the event will feature local cuisine, limited-edition Motiv8 wines, and cultural performances.

Gas prices in Eugene rose 7.9 cents from last week to an average of $4.54 per gallon, marking increases from one month and one year ago (nationally, prices fell slightly to $4.05 as oil markets adjusted to geopolitical tensions).

Local officials ask residents to vote on worries about higher wildfire risk as temperatures rise & wildfire crews worked along Highway 26 on Sunday, July 26.

Oregon officials report the state is in its most widespread drought since March 2022, with 88.3% of the area affected and 57.6% suffering severe conditions.

Forecasts call for continued warm, dry weather as El Niño develops.

Firefighters quickly contained a grass fire near Pleasant Hill on Monday afternoon after teams responded promptly at 12:20 p.m. Fire officials said the blaze, caused by mowing operations, was limited to 0.6 acres thanks to coordinated efforts from local and state agencies + ensuring rapid action under dangerous fire weather.

Oregon Housing and Community Services launched a revamped Permanent Loan Program to provide fixed-rate, long-term mortgages that help affordable housing developments finish construction.

The program offers flexible prepayment options — lowering financing costs and boosting project feasibility.

Community Health Centers of Lane County celebrates National Health Center Week at the Delta Oaks Clinic (1022 Green Acres Rd.) with a Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Presentation today from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and free blood pressure plus A1C tests tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wildfire smoke began reducing air quality in Lane County Monday night, with eastern areas such as Eugene, Oakridge, and Springfield possibly reaching unhealthy levels overnight for sensitive groups (infants, older adults, and those with lung conditions).

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.