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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 3 at 2:23 a.m., state police responded to a head-on crash on Highway 126 near Florence where a Eugene man—Matthew Jacob Decker—died when his Ford T-350 collided with a white Freightliner semi-truck and a 64-year-old Veneta man suffered minor injuries as crews kept the highway closed for about five hours. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eugene police arrested a man in his 30s named Deryk Mitchell Johnson on April 2 after he allegedly stabbed a 34 year old Florida man at Skinner Butte Lookout while bystanders aided the victim, and Johnson now faces charges of first degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and second degree criminal mischief—charges linked to both the stabbing and damage he inflicted during his arrest. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its April 2 meeting, the Lane Community College Board approved a 3.1% tuition increase for the 2025-26 academic year, raising resident students’ cost from $144.50 to $149 per credit hour effective Summer Term 2025. (The increase aims to cover rising operational costs) (and inflation.) KVAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Pilar Bradshaw of Eugene Pediatric Associates advises new parents that frequent nighttime feedings are normal and cautions that falling asleep while feeding can be unsafe (parents should rest when their baby naps and ask for support). She explained that using simple tips and keeping the baby's sleep area clear can reduce risks and help manage sleep deprivation. NBC 16
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Professional Bull Riders returned to Matthew Knight Arena as rising riders faced bucking bulls Friday and will ride today at 7:00 p.m.—tickets are available online for either day. NBC 16
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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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One Fine Day Luncheon and Auction
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM — Autzen Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the 21st year with auctions, lunch, and community spirit under the butterfly theme of hope and healing.
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Moonshine Bandits Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience the genre-bending sound of Moonshine Bandits with their latest album 'Pour Decisions'.
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Food for Life Cooking Demo
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Irving Grange #377 — Free entry — Enjoy a nutritious cooking demo focusing on plant-based meals with a local expert.
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