Good morning, Eugene.

A grass fire near southeast Springfield is under control + crews continue to monitor hotspots while Level 1 evacuations remain in effect overnight for about 981 residents, officials said.

The Chronicle printed its final edition on Aug.

12 after 117 years in publication due to fewer subscribers, advertisers, and rising costs. The paper owners cited federal loan issues and tariff hikes as key factors in its closure (efforts to sustain the operation proved unsustainable).

Lane County Sheriff's Office is searching for 88-year-old Jamail McKinney, who did not return from his bike ride from the 1700 block of Berwin Lane on Aug.

12; he was seen in a blue t-shirt, black shorts + dark green helmet along local trails.

Maude Kerns Art Center is showcasing two art exhibitions through August 28th — Surreal Views by Ron Conrad and Beyond the Everyday by Robin Kerr and Rachel Kalman — featuring playful yet thoughtful works and reviewed by Sandy Brown Jensen.

Visitors can see these art pieces on East 15th Avenue.

Lane Community College received a governance warning from NWCCU on Aug.

12 but said accreditation, classes, and financial aid are not affected. The college will submit a report on its progress in fall 2027.