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Everyone Village in Eugene will begin renovating a 3,500 sqft warehouse in October to expand its workforce development programs for people transitioning out of homelessness.

The nonprofit (launched in 2022) will move its BottleDrop facility to the new space and add a commercial kitchen to help villagers build essential job skills.

Eugene officials celebrate the South Eugene Meadows Trail opening today at the new parking area of South Eugene Meadow Park at 5200 S.

Willamette St. with remarks from Mayor Knudson (Kevin Alltucker and Craig Carnagey), a ribbon cutting, and a guided hike starting at 10:30 a.m.

KLCC’s Oregon Ready series shows how local residents practice disaster preparedness by testing go bags and bike evacuations.

Eugene’s Susan Palmer fixed leaking batteries in her kit, and a church campout revealed gaps in emergency supplies—reminding the community that preparedness is an ongoing process.

St. Vincent de Paul hosted an open house showcasing upgrades at the Saginaw Mobile Home Park in Saginaw, which now features 10 energy-efficient manufactured homes installed in partnership (Hope Community Homes).

The $3 million improvement effort aims to expand affordable housing and stabilize living conditions for low-income residents.

The free exhibit 'Beyond the Figure' (presented by Karin Clarke Gallery) opened Sept.

18 at the Hult Center, featuring works by six Oregon artists, and will run until Oct. 31.

Gas prices in Eugene have risen this week, with the average at $5.09 per gallon today & up 4.0 cents from last week, showing increases of 43.6 cents over a month ago and about $1.01 higher than last year, according to GasBuddy.

About 5,000 University of Oregon freshmen and their families will move in on Sept.

24 and 25 as nearby construction may delay traffic; the university requests one vehicle per student and offers shuttle and extra parking during the Unpack the Quack event.

KLCC’s Climate Master John Fischer explained that composite decking made from recycled plastic bags and sawdust is a sustainable alternative to ancient cedar wood.

He advised homeowners to use composite materials from local drop-off centers for future deck upgrades.

Oregon Gov. Kotek ordered flags flown at half-staff today to honor Jesús Eduardo Olimpo Gutiérrez Toral, the 25-year-old contract firefighter who died battling the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest earlier this month.

About 600,000 OHP members will soon get a notice of rule changes that require more frequent renewals and proof of work or volunteering.

Officials say members should update their contact info and prepare necessary documents as changes roll out in 2027 and early 2028.

A Springfield mother said gaps in mental health care contributed to her son's suicide on March 30, 2023.

Lane County Public Health is partnering with PeaceHealth to build Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital with an adjacent Stabilization Center by 2029 to improve care.