Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Eugene.
Community Supported Shelters opens its new center today at 4:30 p.m. on 10th Place in west Eugene, consolidating telehealth, workshops, and repair services in a renovated former DMV building (closed in 2021).
Party Bar, located at 55 W.
Broadway, hosts Pay What You Can Day today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., letting diners choose their price for any food item while drinks remain full priced; it is the only Oregon restaurant among 100+ worldwide venues aiming to make quality food accessible.
The Eugene Opera marks 50 years and will host a free Opera History Museum at Midtown Arts Center Gallery (Sept.
4 to Oct. 30). Mayor Kaarin Knudson will announce September as Opera Month on Sept. 14, and the new season starts Sept. 25 at Hult Center with Verdi’s Macbeth.
A federal immigration rule taking effect Sept.
15 will change how international students manage their studies, travel and work in Oregon. Students at the University of Oregon and OSU say the fixed visa duration and shortened grace period may disrupt plans to visit home and secure jobs.
Firefighters are battling a 10-acre wildfire near Hills Creek Reservoir at the Willamette National Forest, which forced the closure of Sand Prairie Campground for public safety; engines and helicopters are responding as smoke drifts over Oakridge.
Meta agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement — with Oregon to receive $125 million — that forces new limits for young users, including a two-hour screen time, night blocks, and no push notifications during school hours.
The changes will roll out in the next few months after court approval.
Michelle Varga, a cancer survivor turned tattoo artist, helps breast cancer patients restore confidence at Body Mind Soul Studios on West 18th Avenue — her work gives survivors a sense of self.
This October, Meridith Pyle will join the third annual Pink Ribbon Gala to raise funds for care.
South Eugene High School canceled its 2026 varsity football season on Monday because players were too few, with Athletic Director Jim Moore saying that safety concerns led the school to seek a mix of varsity & JV games with smaller schools.
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