Good morning, Eugene.

Eugene Opera marks its 50th season by hosting a free pop-up history museum now through Oct.

30 at Midtown Arts Center Gallery — the exhibit displays costumes, props and memorabilia that show its rich legacy.

GasBuddy data shows that Eugene gas prices jumped 24 cents in the past week, reaching an average of $4.96 a gallon as of today based on a survey of 78 stations & reflecting a regional upward trend.

Nearby cities also reported higher prices in recent reports.

At Eugene 4J Arts and Technology Academy, sixth graders were welcomed on Tuesday with class lists and teacher introductions; nearly 400 students resumed classes today (adding to the back-to-school buzz) as campuses across the area reopened.

As school begins for 4J and Bethel, Eugene police are increasing patrols in school zones to help keep children safe during drop-off & pick-up hours near local schools, and they urge drivers to allow extra time and obey traffic controls.

At Eugene 4J Arts and Technology Academy, sixth graders were welcomed on Tuesday with class lists, photo sessions and teacher introductions (a non-academic day designed to ease students into the year), as the remainder of students returned to class today.

Several local districts will start classes this week.

Oregon Health Authority orders providers to start giving COVID-19 vaccines this weekend to prepare for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season, with the vaccine advised for adults over 65, residents in congregate settings, and other at-risk groups.

OHA partnered with Nexus Family Healing to open a new 12-bed secure youth inpatient treatment facility in Eugene, expanding Oregon’s capacity to treat young people to 44 beds.

The unit started accepting youth ages 10-17 on Sept. 2 amid statewide efforts to enhance behavioral health care.

The Eugene Emeralds began their best of five series against the Vancouver Canadians Tuesday with two games in Vancouver and will host three games at PK Park Friday through Sunday as they chase a fifth title in a decade.