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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on crash on Monday morning near the entrance to Cascade Middle School on Barger in Eugene sent two children and one adult to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries when an Audi driver reportedly had a medical problem and hit a pickup truck stopped in traffic—blocking eastbound Barger for emergency response. KLCC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 14th, Oen Evans Nicholson was found guilty except for insanity on charges for killing four people in North Bend and kidnapping a woman in Springfield—he was sentenced to spend his life at Oregon State Hospital under the supervision of the Psychiatric Security Review Board. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Lane Community College students were named to the 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team—honoring academic excellence and leadership—to represent their college in Phi Theta Kappa’s national contest. Kat Tabor, PJ Knight, and Haley Jo Feigert will be celebrated at a luncheon on April 18 at Chemeketa Community College’s Eola Center in Salem. KVAL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from Eugene Metro Rotary cleaned Amazon Creek between Oakpatch and Acorn on March 22—removing trash and debris after flooding. Parks and Open Space thanked everyone for their work and will support future cleanup events. City of Eugene
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials expect nearly $23-million in cuts over the new two-year budget, and the move will reduce services like the library, animal care, community centers, and a fire station. City Councilor Eliza Kashinsky said the passed fire fee—referred to the ballot—is needed to fill funding gaps and prevent further cuts. KVAL
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University will be allowed to pay student-athletes directly for use of their name, image or likeness as part of a federal settlement merging several lawsuits. The deal includes nearly $2.75 billion in back pay over a decade and could boost annual NIL spending to $2 billion while raising concerns that smaller sports programs may face cuts (especially in non-revenue sports). KLCC
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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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High Step Society Dance Party
8-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dynamic seven-piece band bringing jazz back to the dance floor with a celebration of community spirit.
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Eugene Symphony: Brahms Requiem
7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful melodies of Brahms' Requiem performed by the Eugene Symphony under Francesco Lecce-Chong.
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Gordie Tentrees Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Hybrid — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the soulful storytelling of road poet Gordie Tentrees on his extensive tour.
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Eugene Marathon
7 AM — 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR — Registration fees apply — Experience a day of running with events for all levels, from 5k to full marathon.
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UO Lab Bands II and III Performance
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — The Jazz Station — Free entry — Enjoy performances from UO music majors at the only community-run jazz club in Oregon.
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Sit'n'Stitch
6-8 p.m. — Shelton McMurphey Johnson House — Free entry — Gather with friends for an evening of yarn crafting and tea in a cozy historic setting.
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Flatland Cavalry Concert
6:30-9 p.m. — McDonald Theatre — $39+ — Enjoy a night of live country music with Flatland Cavalry in Eugene.
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Empire Of The Sun Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Cuthbert Amphitheater — Tickets from $119 — Catch the electrifying performance by Empire of the Sun in an outdoor setting.
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