Good morning, Eugene.

A zombie-themed 5K fundraiser is set for Sunday, Oct.

18 at Alton Baker Park to support housing and mental health services through ShelterCare (a local nonprofit). Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. with the race scheduled to start at 3 p.m. and more activities planned.

The Lane County Clerk's Office in Eugene will hold costume wedding ceremonies on Halloween from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 125 East Eighth Avenue.

Couples must get a marriage license first + visit the office at least three days in advance as spots remain available on a first come, first served basis.

Aspire Wellness’ new behavioral health clinic in Springfield remains closed while it awaits a contract with Trillium—Lane County’s sole Medicaid insurer—leaving 40 patients on a waitlist and raising concerns over timely access to care.

PeaceHealth named Heather Wall (MSN, RN) as chief executive of its Oregon region, which covers facilities in Springfield, Florence and Cottage Grove.

She served as interim chief executive and will lead service expansion while strengthening community care.

Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene is showcasing over 130 rescued rats that need experienced owners or patient first-time adopters – the shelter advises adopting them in pairs and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 88530 Green Hill Rd.