Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Eugene.
Families can join a free Candy with a Cop trunk-or-treat event hosted by Eugene Police on Oct.
25 from 2 to 4 at Marquis Eugene Assisted Living and Memory Care. Kids will collect candy, meet first responders, and explore police vehicles — parking is available nearby.
Western Oregon's first Raising Cane's has opened in Springfield near Gateway Street and Harlow Road after Tuesday's opening drew early crowds + praise for its chicken fingers, Texas toast, and signature sauce.
The chain said it will open another location next to the University soon.
Oregon breweries earned 34 medals at the Great American Beer Festival as Alesong and Falling Sky took gold for their beers.
Other local brewers also won silver and bronze, showing the quality of our craft beers.
Eugene Airport presented a study Monday evening for its $240 million Phase 2 expansion, which would add a new Concourse C and possible nonstop routes including Boston, Atlanta, Nashville, Austin + Hawaii.
Officials seek $80-100 million in state lottery bonds to fund the expansion.
Drivers in Eugene saw gas prices fall 2.4 cents to $4.97 per gallon Monday, with prices ranging from $4.79 to $5.29 at 78 stations.
The drop makes prices 5.4 cents lower than a month ago, although they remain $1.12 above last year’s average.
Marist Catholic High School removed head varsity football coach Zach Loboy after Friday's 63-0 win over Cottage Grove and named Jake Lowther as interim head coach for the remainder of the season (the school said the change reflects its mission and values).
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