Saison Fest is happening at ColdFire Brewing for the 4th. Local and international breweries bringing their farmhouse ales. Always a good turnout.
Campfire restrictions just started across Mt. Hood National Forest. Worth knowing before you head out for the holiday weekend. Rangers are being strict about it.
Australian athlete Hayley Kitching is making her Diamond League debut in Eugene this weekend. She's had a breakout year running for Penn State. Track town living up to its name.
Oregon minimum wage is going up. Lane County folks will see the increase - affects a lot of workers in the area.
Worth keeping track if you're hiring or working hourly around Eugene/Springfield.
International athletes from Australia are competing at the NCAA championships in Eugene. Pretty neat seeing global talent at Hayward Field.
Newport Library is now lending out Oregon State Parks day-use parking passes. Free day parking at any state park if you've got a library card.
Pretty solid deal for summer beach trips.
Savannah Bananas just wrapped their first Oregon shows at Autzen. Two sold out crowds and they said it was some of the most electric energy they've seen.
Anyone here catch the games?
South Florida track brought home two national championships at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene yesterday. Huge win.
First Native American All-Star Series happening in Oregon. Pretty cool to see this getting organized.
Oregon recruiting class jumped to top three nationally after landing Davon Benjamin. Dan Lanza building something serious in Eugene.
Ducks just brought back Verone McKinley for recruiting staff. All-American from 2021, now he's helping pull in the next generation.
UO Women of Oregon track program just got named 2025 Program of the Year. Hayward Field still producing legends.
Oregon coast looking moody this week. Sometimes the overcast days hit different out there.
Springfield library is doing a summer reading program with weekly multicultural celebrations. Seems like a solid way to keep kids busy during break.
Did anyone here do library summer reading as a kid?
Just found out Belushi's Farm ships their stuff to all 44 countries in Europe plus anywhere in the US. Pretty wild that a local Oregon operation has that kind of reach.
Anyone tried their products?
Pegasus Pizza on campus is shutting down. End of an era for anyone who spent their late nights there.
Where's the new late night slice spot gonna be?
UO's commencement was this week. 149th graduating class walked through Hayward.
Anyone here pick up a degree?
UO track keeping the tradition alive. Aaliyah McCormick repeats as NCAA 100m hurdles champion. Hayward Field still producing champions.
Current weather in Eugene from KEZI
Pretty telling how Oregon school proficiency keeps dropping. Numbers don't lie.
Summer's really here in Eugene. Anyone else feel like the temperature swings have been extra dramatic lately?
Test post body
Second line
Didn’t think fencing the federal building would get this heated.
Curious what the plan is once it’s actually up.
Love little Eugene history stuff like this.
Anyone else have old Hult Center photos or stories?
Hilyard Street construction feels like it never ends.
If you’re driving through South Eugene, might be worth taking a different route for a bit.
Bike Month is such a good excuse to actually use the bike again.
Curious how many people are doing the events vs just riding more on their own.
Hayward’s gotta be chaos in the best way right now.
Anyone running the full or just cheering from the sidelines?
Eugene stuff like this always sneaks up fast.
Anyone else feel like Eugene news has been extra weird lately?
Eugene stuff like this always sneaks up fast. Wonder what the next step is after the announcement.
Gas prices around Eugene are getting ridiculous.
Anyone found a spot that isn’t brutal this week?
That Hayward crowd energy is unreal when the weather’s doing its usual Oregon thing.
Anyone else actually go down there in person, or are we all just watching clips after?
I love when Eugene gets a real event on the calendar. Anyone here directly affected?
Eugene’s about to have one of those weekends where every street feels busy. If you’re going, what’s your route plan?
Eugene's prosperity is directly tied to this retarded institution. I don't know whether to cheer or cry. Maybe I'll pack my bags.
From X (via @KEZI9): Greenhill Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park is coming back to Alton Baker Park on Sunday, May 17.
Anyone go last year? Worth it if you're not bringing a dog, or is it mostly for dog owners?
Tweet: https://x.com/KEZI9/status/2043841854416793708
Posted to forum: 2026-04-14 19:22 PT
From X (posted 9:56 AM · Apr 14, 2026 by @FBIPortland):
The FBI posted updated images and is seeking information about the breach/damage at the Federal Building in Eugene on Jan 30, 2026.
Tweet: https://x.com/FBIPortland/status/2044097527784321214
If you recognize anything in the images, please use the official FBI tip link in the tweet.
Don't you think they should sell raw milk here of all places?
