Good morning, Eugene.

The Westmoreland Park homeless shelter will close by Oct.

31 as 20 residents will relocate to one of 13 Community Supported Shelters or to permanent housing. The site east of Albertsons is set to be cleared due to vandalism and rising maintenance costs.

Housing Our Veterans helps 112 veterans find stable housing in Eugene using four dedicated staff and 11 transitional homes.

Thomas Munn said the team gives vets the tools needed to live on their own — a dedication highlighted by local groups.

Thurston High School upgraded its greenhouse with $26,553 from a family donation over the summer.

The renovation adds ventilation fans, an ADA compliant walkway, and a gated fence to support Forestry and Natural Resources labs (improving light and heat control) for student experiments.

Thurston High School completed a $26,553 greenhouse renovation funded by a family donation, adding two-tone paneling, ventilation fans, an ADA walkway (which improves access) and a gated fence.

The upgrade now supports its Forestry and Natural Resources program with enhanced lab facilities.

Voters will decide on Nov.

3 if a proposed Clean Energy Fund fee, which charges large retailers 2% on non-essential goods, will fund green projects and job training. If approved, the fee will take effect Jan. 1, 2029 (some worry prices could rise).

The City of Springfield has launched Walk & Roll Springfield to update its Bicycle Master Plan and improve walking, biking, and rolling safety.

Residents can take the survey in English or Spanish as the two-year planning process unfolds, with the plan set to finish in 2028.

Landmark Properties & CrossHarbor Capital broke ground on The Mark Eugene, a luxury student housing community at 1290 Alder Street near the University with 1,002 beds in the first phase set to open before the 2028-2029 school year; developers also donated $10,000 to Food for Lane County.

The Rink Exchange in Eugene keeps hockey affordable with its six-week Learn to Play Hockey program that provides gear at no extra cost and helps both families and first-timers enjoy the game on a new mini ice rink (boosting more action on the ice).