Good morning, Eugene.

Papa’s Pizza will host a Pizza Day fundraiser on Oct.

5 at West 11th and Coburg Road to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink campaign; customers bringing a flyer will trigger a donation equal to 50% of their food cost, and Fundraiser Bucks (adding 25%) will be offered.

The Eugene BRiGHT Parade returns tomorrow, Sept.

26, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., prompting street closures downtown including Pearl, Eighth, Charnelton and 11th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Eighth Avenue reopening at 10 p.m. for the afterparty (alternate transit is advised).

On move in day at University of Oregon, students expressed caution over AI’s impact on their studies and creativity.

Professors now include AI use policies in syllabi while an AI Council advises on its integration (students weigh both benefits and risks).

Bushnell University began fall 2026 with a record 603 undergrad students + 796 total as it marked five years of growth.

New enrollments included 246 new students with many joining from outside Oregon and international markets, connecting the campus to Eugene's vibrant community.

Nate Jackson, a social studies teacher at Willamette High School, was named Regional Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, Sept.

23 for linking classroom lessons with real-world experiences, and he celebrated the honor with students, colleagues and local leaders.

Eugene School District 4J received a $212,599 donation from the Eugene Education Foundation to fund enrichment grants + classroom supplies and artists in residence for the 2026–27 school year.

The funding supports various educational programs across the district and meets timely classroom needs.

University of Oregon freshmen are easing in as move-in day continues today with 'Unpack the Quack' helping students and families settle into dorms.

The school will host Ducks Downtown on Saturday (Sept. 26) to welcome new students before classes begin on Sept. 28.

On move-in day, University of Oregon students watched how AI reshaped their classes and creative work on campus; professors rolled out new syllabus rules and an AI Council advised on its use — sparking debates on its benefits and risks.

Seven women at the Lane County Courthouse serve as medical-legal death investigators by responding to death scenes and collecting evidence to help families get answers + closure.

Their careful work supports the community by preserving details vital for law enforcement and pathologists.