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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lane County deputies and fire personnel responded at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31, to a single vehicle crash on Territorial Road near Doane Road south of Crow when a 2005 Chevy Malibu left the road—struck a tree—and killed its only occupant while police investigated the cause. KVAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eugene police are seeking community help to identify a suspect after vandals broke into Wesley United Methodist Church Monday night, causing thousands in damage to music equipment and religious items. Surveillance video captured a person leaving the church at 5:30 a.m. April 1 — and recovered belongings were found near St Andrews Drive. KVAL
- ➤ Counterfeit money was reportedly passed at west Eugene businesses including a McDonald’s and a convenience store, and Eugene police are investigating after a Bethel Neighborhood Watch post described fake $10 bills used in purchases. KEZI
- ➤ At 12:40 p.m. on Friday, March 28, a deputy responded near Florence to a report of a burning sock in a vehicle gas tank cap and after linking the evidence to the scene, police arrested 33 year old Elizabeth Louise Jeffery from Texas for first degree arson. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Education terminated several key student learning projects after the U.S. Department of Education cut more than $2.5M in funding on March 28—ten months earlier than planned. The department has begun notifying educators and will evaluate the impact as it continues to support Oregon students. NBC 16
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local land trusts protecting nearly 20,000 acres along the McKenzie and Willamette rivers — including Greenbelt Land Trust in Corvallis and McKenzie River Trust in Eugene — are urging residents to volunteer and donate as federal funding remains uncertain. The trusts said their projects focus on restoring farmlands, forests and streams — vital work during Earth Month that began April 1 — and will rely on support at Market of Choice events. KVAL
- ➤ Local land trusts depend on grant funds, private donations, and mitigation funding as federal support remains uncertain. Earth Month began April 1 and trusts like Greenbelt Land Trust and McKenzie River Trust protect nearly 20,000 acres along the McKenzie and Willamette rivers—urging residents to volunteer or donate to conservation projects. NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City began a critical project in early March to retrofit the Chambers Street Bridge so emergency services can reach the River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods in a major earthquake. Drivers on Chambers and Roosevelt should expect single-lane closures and detours — they are advised to use Garfield and W Second Avenue as the work will continue through the end of the year. City of Eugene
- ➤ The City of Eugene and Lane Transit District will launch a two-year pilot project in fall 2025 to modify Route 1 — increasing frequency to every 30 minutes and extending evening service — to cover a wider downtown area, including high-density housing and the new riverfront neighborhood. Officials will evaluate the route's performance when the pilot concludes in summer 2027. City of Eugene
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Michael Mayo Live Performance
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Jazz Station — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the captivating vocal talents of Michael Mayo, whether solo or with his band.
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Sean Peterson's S-tet Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — The Jazz Station — Ticket info not specified — Experience an evening of original jazz tunes performed by talented UO faculty members.
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Eugene/Springfield Ducks Unlimited Banquet
4-9 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Contact for ticket info — Celebrate conservation with dinner, auctions, and community fellowship.
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Michigan Wolverines at Oregon Ducks Softball
4:59-8:59 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — No cost info available — Catch a thrilling college softball matchup as the Wolverines face off against the Ducks.
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Pet Night with the Bunny
4-7 p.m. — Valley River Center — Cost varies — Capture a delightful photo with your furry friends and the Bunny for lasting memories.
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Saxsquatch Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience a captivating live performance from the 7’ tall saxophone-wielding sensation Saxsquatch.
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Oregon Knife Show 2025
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Entry fees may apply — Discover a vast array of collectible and handmade cutlery at the 47th Annual Oregon Knife Show.
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Learning to Love Your Enemies
A talk on Christian science by Giulia Nesi Tetreau. Ms. Tetreau is a Christian science practitioner, teacher and member of the Christian science board of lectureship
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Shadow and Light - A Multimedia Sound and Video Experience
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Cost not specified — Experience the captivating multimedia performance featuring the choral masterwork commissioned by the Eugene Concert Choir.
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Eid Ball 2025
6-9 p.m. — Erb Memorial Union — Free entry — Celebrate Eid with food, performances, and a festive atmosphere.
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