Eugene’s first LEGO Convention: Eugene will host its first-ever LEGO Convention at the Lane Events Center on Nov. 1 and 2, featuring pro LEGO artists, a LEGO city display, and vintage set vendors — find out how to get tickets before they sell out.
Residents shape Eugene’s agenda: City officials are reviewing responses from the 2025 community survey to set future goals on housing, transit and sustainability — find out what priorities emerged.
New city manager hunt begins: Last Wednesday the Eugene City Council selected Bob Murray & Associates to lead recruitment, vet candidates, conduct background checks and manage hiring logistics — find out what comes next.
Stargazing under dark skies: The Eugene Astronomical Society will host its Dark Sky Party at Dexter State Recreation Area on July 19, offering powerful telescopes, guided views of nebulae, supernovae, galaxies and even Saturn, plus a telescope raffle for 8–18-year-olds — find out what cosmic wonders await.
United Way’s new conductor: Longtime development officer Alma Fumiko Hesus has been named president and CEO to unite a county with more nonprofits per capita than any other — find out how she'll orchestrate collaboration.
Lavender delights in Eugene: During July’s peak bloom, local eateries are serving lavender-infused pies, cakes, coffees, ice creams, ciders and kombuchas — find out where to sample the season.
Summer kitten surge: The Greenhill Humane Society is facing an influx of 1,400 kittens this summer and needs community support to ensure they all receive care — find out how you can help.
Miles for life in Eugene: John Wallace has run at least a mile every day for 12,978 days—overcoming an appendectomy, a cross-country trek and late-night family routines— find out how he keeps it going.
Newcomer Cash Wins Miss Oregon: Eugene native Mya Cash, a first-time pageant competitor, went from winning Miss Lane County in February to claiming the Miss Oregon crown on June 28, earning over $17,000 in scholarships and launching her Leaps for Lupus nonprofit before eyeing Miss America 2026 — find out.
Timber sanctuary near Eugene: Cottage Grove’s 10,643 residents guard six authentic covered bridges—among them the only covered railroad span west of the Mississippi—linked by a 30-mile rural scenic loop — check out the full route.
Other Eugene headlines this week
- Protect pets from scorching summer heat
- Starry Bites food truck offers carrot bacon
- Oregon study finds mass timber resists bacteria
- Springfield named first female police chief
- Eugene renters urged to verify rental listings
- Spokane fell 8-4 surrendering four ninth-inning runs
