Good morning, Eugene.

The fifth annual Michael Bryson 5k Shuffle takes place at Alton Baker Park today as his parents host the event to raise awareness for mental health, addiction and missing persons.

The event honors Michael (missing since Aug. 5, 2020) and supports his foundation's efforts.

Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a report of a possible fire on a United Airlines Boeing 737 at the airport on Wednesday, Aug.

5 and inspected the rear stabilizer, finding no visible flames so they de-energized and moved the plane for further inspection.

Longtime editor Camilla Mortensen took over as owner of Eugene Weekly on August 6, 2026, following the passing of previous owners, and she will transfer it to a community nonprofit to boost features + reporter wages.

Mortensen said changes will be gradual without sudden shifts in the paper's style.

UpDog Mobile Dog Gym offers a climate-controlled van that brings treadmills and filtered air directly to doors, letting dogs exercise safely amid smoky air.

Discounted sessions and free mini sessions run on Fridays in front of Wags! Cat & Dog Emporium at Oakway Center.

Bowtech's Eugene site will permanently close on Sept.

30, triggering the layoff of 43 non-union workers. A WARN notice from the Office of Workforce Investments confirmed the closure and the planned layoffs this fall.

T.P. Freight suspended operations on August 4 at its Eugene terminal when workers were locked out after not receiving two weeks of pay, according to the union.

Employees are filing for unemployment & wage theft claims as legal remedies continue amid reports of management issues.

DEQ is reopening the clean vehicle rebate program with reduced rebate amounts and capped individual limits to expand access for Oregonians until Nov.

4. The program now has about $8.5 million available (including $3.1 million for Charge Ahead rebates) and has issued over 42,400 rebates since 2018.

Air tankers and ground crews battled a 50-acre fire on Thursday afternoon off China Hat Road near Arnold Ice Cave as they worked to keep the blaze contained.

Amid poor air quality in Eugene, PeaceHealth’s home care team is teaching home-bound patients and caregivers about the risks posed to those with respiratory and heart conditions.

Families are advised to check the air quality index before heading outdoors.

Drag boat racing returns to Lakeside this weekend with between 30 and 40 boats racing on a 1,000-foot course; qualifying races start Saturday morning and elimination races will be on Sunday, with a driver auction at Lakeshore Lodge on Saturday night.