Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Eugene.
The Racks, a student-run vintage shop at 550 Pearl Street, mixes early 2000s style with local creativity — co-owners Corpuz and Harloff plan a Los Angeles expansion while Corpuz’s sister will manage the store.
Eugene musician Chris Mothersole will debut his album Press Start on Oct.
1 at Art House (492 East 13th Ave) at 7:30 p.m. The clarinetist and UO student will perform with the Oasis Ensemble in a separate set.
Willamalane’s Haunted Hayride celebrates its 30th year at Dorris Ranch with live shows and fun scenes.
In-district community members can buy tickets starting Oct. 1 and others Oct. 2, and rides run 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. from Thursday, Oct. 15 — Saturday, Oct. 17.
Fern Ridge School District will reconfigure its elementary schools — Veneta will serve K-2 and Elmira will serve grades 3-5 — to balance class sizes amid declining enrollment, with plans set for further preparation before changes roll out in fall.
University of Oregon will receive a $1 billion donation from Knights Phil and Penny to create a new College of Engineering that will focus on bioengineering, data science and medicine.
The university will build the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact to attract leading researchers.
Eugene officials have posted signs in parks to remind residents that riding e-motos on public streets is illegal; Springfield has launched a campaign educating locals on the differences between e-bikes and e-motos (emphasizing speed and pedal rules).
Lane Transit District’s 50% summer fare discount increased bus ridership mainly among existing users, and further research will assess if lower costs can remove barriers.
LTD spokesperson Anni Katz said the agency tested the reduction this summer and plans to explore additional steps to boost access.
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