Good morning, Eugene.

Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County celebrates 35 years on Saturday, Sept.

19 at WOW Hall with a 1990s-themed Consent Prom (featuring music, dancing, prom photos and a silent auction) that promotes consent culture.

Hundreds of first responders climbed the stairs at Autzen Stadium Friday morning to honor the lives lost on 9/11.

They said the small act shows their commitment to remembering the sacrifices made by firefighters, police officers, and civilians.

Springfield resident Annie Carwile has spent over 13 years making handmade soap that she donates in thousands to local shelters through St. Vincent de Paul, supporting residents in need across the area.

Junction City woman Shelly Teubner reflected on her role as a forensic radiographer in identifying Flight 93 victims on Friday, marking 25 years since 9/11.

She urged a moment of silence (93 seconds) to honor those lost and continues volunteering with the Red Cross for local home fire relief efforts.

Veterans attended Lane County Stand Down Friday in Eugene where free breakfast, haircuts and job services were offered to help transition to civilian life.

Federal, state and local agencies provided health resources and employment assistance at the event to show support for those who served.

Eugene muralist Bayne Gardner honored Dolly Parton with a Simpsons-style mural on a downtown wall at Shoe-a-Holic on Oak Alley.

The tribute brings locals together to remember the iconic singer.

Springfield Public Schools' new leaders pledged transparency after a $7.9M deficit led to layoffs and cuts.

Interim Superintendent Shawn Stover and Assistant Superintendent Brian Megert said they will meet locals to review the dual-language program as part of their first 100 days (listening approach) while awaiting grant news by Oct.

Eugene School District 4J seeks parents, students, staff and community voices for its Educational Equity Advisory Committee for 2026–27 — no prior expertise is needed — with online applications open from Sept.

11 to Sept. 25. The committee will meet monthly to advise on equal educational opportunities.

EWEB finished building two new water tanks at College Hill last month that are built to withstand a major earthquake & will come online in 2027 to boost the city's water system.

Future pipeline upgrades and public landscaping plans are in process.