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Eugene
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Public Library is celebrating 25 years at its Bethel and Sheldon branches with free events in April — Bethel will celebrate on April 18 at 1990 Echo Hollow Road and Sheldon on April 25 at 1566 Coburg Road, featuring activities, face painting, and refreshments. KEZI
- ➤ Following several bike accidents, local cyclists and advocacy groups in Eugene urge safer road designs by calling for clearer bike lanes + updated traffic rules so drivers and riders share equal rights on the road. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hult Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2026-2027 Broadway in Eugene season, which kicks off Oct. 6 with & Juliet and runs through June with Waitress and six other productions. Renewals and subscriptions are on sale now to support local downtown businesses. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene-Springfield Fire held a controlled burn exercise Tuesday off Virginia Avenue in Springfield to reduce wildfire risk and train youth from the Northwest Youth Corps. The department urged residents to clear vegetation from the first five feet around their homes to lessen fire dangers. KEZI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lady Lasagna, a 12-year-old long-haired torbie kitty featured as KEZI 9's Pet of the Week, seeks a quiet home to enjoy head scritches+ treats. Greenhill Humane Society at 88530 Green Hill Rd is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. KEZI
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Kitchen Dwellers Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Tickets required — Experience Kitchen Dwellers as they explore themes of Dante's Inferno in a folk-infused bluegrass performance.
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Itty Bitty Boutique Kids' Consignment Sale
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Cost varies — Shop for budget-friendly children's items from newborn to teen at this pop-up consignment sale.
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Curtis Salgado Live at WOW Hall
8:00-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues artist Curtis Salgado in an electrifying live performance.
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Oregon Ducks Softball
4-7 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — Tickets available — Catch an exciting softball matchup featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes taking on the Oregon Ducks.
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Eugene Retro Game Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lane Events Center — $26.50 for adults — Celebrate video gaming culture with fun console game stations, vendors, and family-friendly activities!
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Awaken the Healer Within Art Circle
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Trauma Healing Project — $5 – $15 — Engage in creative expression to connect with your inner self and promote healing.
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ToonFusion: Oregon 2026
10 AM – 1 PM — Lane Events Center — Tickets available — Dive into a world of animation, collectibles, and family fun with exclusive meet-ups and workshops.
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