Eugene, OR News Roundup (7/6/25)

Farewell to Eugene’s flavors: The author reflects on the passion and stories behind local spots like Tiger Mama’s fiery Korean chicken wings and Hot Honey & Co.’s perfectly balanced sandwich, celebrating this college town’s community-driven food scene — find out.

Superfund status for J. H. Baxter: The EPA has officially designated the shuttered Eugene wood plant as a Superfund site, unlocking millions for cleanup, long-term monitoring, and holding the company financially responsible — find out what’s next.

UO live theatre roundup: From a reimagined Frankenstein and a fast-paced White House satire to an immersive spelling bee, UO’s live-action productions delivered comedy, drama, and nostalgia this year — find out why.

Full-board governance returns: Lane Community College’s Board of Education, after months of vacancies, elected Austin Fölnagy as chair, Jerry Rust as vice-chair and swore in two new members during its July 2 meeting — find out what’s next.

Athletes share their goals: Olympic medalist Cole Hocker, pole-vault star Mondo Duplantis and other top competitors open up ahead of Eugene’s 50th Prefontaine Classic — check out the photos.

Meet your perfect furry match: A playful 2-year-old mixed-breed dog named Lydia, energetic German Shepherd puppies, and a cuddly kitten named KitKat are all spayed, vaccinated, and waiting to join your home — find out how to adopt one today.

Life after amputation thrives: Power On With Limb Loss has connected over 950 Oregon amputees since 2016 through peer visits, adaptive sports, and an annual conference, proving there’s a vibrant community beyond surgery — learn what makes it a model for others.

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