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	Rediscovering Eugene's running paradise Runners are returning to the area, drawn by its breathtaking nature and wealth of running trails by Bryn Jansson Thousands of visitors are learning what millions of Oregonians already know - Oregon is a nice place to be. With mountains and beaches and forests and rivers, there's something for everyone. Just like people have discovered Oregon's natural beauty, runners are rediscovering Eugene as a training site.
	Eugene 08 Festival entertains families A variety of free activities are available to keep people busy by Jessie Higgins and Robert D'Andrea Even if you don't have tickets to the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, the free festival surrounding the events has enough giveaways, food and kid-friendly attractions to entertain an entire family. Upcoming Eugene 08 Festival highlightsSaturday:Local bluegrass fusion band Misty River will perform on the festival stage from 6 p.
	Police arrest man for starting small fire In brief by Robert D'Andrea Eugene Police arrested Charles Lee Porter, 50, Friday on charges of reckless burning and reckless endangering in connection with a small brush fire near Riverfront Parkway and Millrace Drive, just blocks from the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Porter also was cited for trespassing.
	Ridgeline Trail system gets upgrades in time for Trials A grant made the new signs and 3-D trailhead maps a possibility by Becca Bartleson \| Freelance Writer A young man points at a sign as his eyes trace the distance he and his friend have just traversed. The map displays elevation and mileage in bright, user-friendly graphics. "Look how far we hiked," he says to his companion. Jared Delaney, a Lane Community College student, and Jeff Robb, a University student, have just hiked Spencer's Butte, part of the Ridgeline Trail system.