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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses and ski resorts are dealing with a slow winter start as a lack of snow delays ski trips and shifts operating hours. Berg’s Ski Shop and Sweetvine Cafe are planning uncertain adjustments as they hope for conditions to improve later in December (a pattern from last year). KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Police Department is hosting a 911 call taker career info night to guide those interested in emergency communications. The event is set for Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center (1705 W. Second Ave.). NBC 16
- ➤ New applications for homeowner help after the 2020 Labor Day fires must be in by the end of December. Homeowners who saw damage can get money to repair their homes or purchase a new one. KVAL
- ➤ Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites public input on reservation rules, fee waivers and special access passes that limit refunds and restrict veteran and foster family access to Oregon residents. A virtual hearing (Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.) will be held before the updates are reviewed in February 2026. KVAL
- ➤ The Lane County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on Dec. 9 to decide if trash hauler Sanipac must pay fees after its diversions cost the county (5M annually), a change that could lead to higher trash bills for residents. Eugene Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials advise residents to avoid handling sick or dead birds as highly pathogenic avian influenza spreads statewide, urging people to report sightings (via the ODFW hotline) and follow safe disposal steps while the risk to humans remains low. NBC 16
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Crews broke ground on Monday for Whiteaker Commons, a 120-unit housing complex at 5th and Adams in Whiteaker. The project, offering studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with resident social services, targets incomes up to 60% of the area median—financed by state and city funds, with completion expected in 18 months. KLCC
- ➤ Eugene developer Dan Neal has proposed a 128-unit apartment project in Springfield near the I-105 – Mohawk interchange to help ease the tight rental market. He said the project will include one- and two-bedroom apartments, but details on costs, rents and timelines are yet to be set. Eugene Weekly
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O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a laugh-out-loud British comedy that blends propriety with unexpected humor.
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Eugene Symphony - Elf In Concert
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Enjoy a festive live concert featuring the film 'Elf' with an orchestral score.
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Eugene Symphony: Handel's Messiah
7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the majesty and emotion of Handel's Messiah with a rich orchestration that enhances this beloved holiday masterpiece.
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Maddy O'Neal Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Ticket information not specified — Experience a vibrant journey of dirty funky bass music blended with soulful melodies and glitchy rhythms.
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25th Annual Authors and Artists Fair
10 AM – 5 PM — Lane Events Center — Free entry — Explore creativity while meeting local authors and artists and supporting library services.
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Hanukkah Wonderland Celebration
4-6 p.m. — Valley River Center — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of Hanukkah with music, crafts, and delicious treats in a festive atmosphere.
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Aerial Reimagining of The Nightmare Before Christmas
7-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $35 — Experience the magic of Halloween Town with aerial performances and enchanting storytelling.
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Eugene Ballet - The Nutcracker
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the magic and wonder of a classic Christmas ballet with enchanting performances and lively scenes.
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Eugene Ballet - The Nutcracker
1-2:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless holiday classic with enchanting ballet performances.
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Nutcracker Short & Suite: A Sensory Friendly Experience
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Family-friendly cost — Experience the joy of a sensory-friendly Nutcracker performance designed for all ages and abilities.
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