Good morning, Eugene.

Local philanthropist Susie Yancey Papé, a board member for Papé Group and supporter of local cultural institutions (including the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art), died Aug.

21 at age 76, leaving a legacy of family values and community service in Eugene and Crook County.

Sixteen paintings from Margaret Godfrey’s Educate the Girls of the World series, saved during the Holiday Farm Fire six years ago, are on display at Downtown Eugene Public Library until Oct.

1. The collection shows a girl's hand reaching for an infinity symbol as a reminder of education’s potential.

Springfield will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its 62-foot Flame sculpture at The Block Party on Saturday, Sept.

12, from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Springfield & visitors can explore its history and enjoy unique giveaways during family-friendly activities.

Eugene 4J School District’s former finance director Matt Brown resigned on Friday after he said district leaders wrongly blamed him for a bigger than expected deficit, and his attorney plans to sue the district while a spokesperson said the board stands by its budget decisions.

Lane Transit District is offering Ducks fans a free Park and Ride and bus transfer option to Autzen Stadium.

Fans board at one of 19 stations then ride to Agate Station and walk to the stadium for the game on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m.

No. 2 Oregon football team is adopting the Harada Method—a goal-setting tool once used by Shohei Ohtani—to guide its quest for a national title this season.

Coach Dan Lanning introduced the method at a summer retreat, with players such as quarterback Dante Moore embracing its detailed steps.

The Ducks, ranked #2 in the preseason AP poll, return to Autzen Stadium this Saturday to face Boise State.

Senior QB Dante Moore skipped the NFL Draft and leads a loaded roster that features standout receivers and a strong defensive line (adding hope for a national title run).

Registration for the 2027 Eugene Marathon broke records on Sept.

1 — over 2,200 sign-ups tracked 42% ahead of last year's pace, and the 20th annual event will feature races on April 24 and April 25, finishing at Hayward Field.