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Eugene
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week, Central Lane Communications honors 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — local police and fire chiefs praise their role as the first point of contact in emergencies. Dispatchers handle calls ranging from medical issues to fires, ensuring proper services are sent to help the community. KVAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ According to the City of Eugene’s 2025 Fatal Crash Report, 10 people died in traffic crashes—a 55% drop from 22 in 2024—with all fatalities on arterial streets and many involving drugs or alcohol; Mayor Kaarin Knudson said the city will keep funding safety projects until it reaches its Vision Zero goal. NBC 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Glen Phillips (lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket) will perform with Niki Leeman at Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard in Eugene on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. to benefit the Lane Arts Council; tickets start at $35. KVAL
- ➤ Glen Phillips, lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket, will perform with Niki Leeman on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Unity of the Valley (3912 Dillard) in Eugene to benefit Lane Arts Council with tickets starting at $35. NBC 16
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local school districts said longer school days might help students but will raise costs and miss addressing chronic absenteeism following Governor Tina Kotek’s order. Districts have 90 days to send a plan to restore instructional time to the Oregon Department of Education. NBC 16
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of runners will participate in the sold-out Eugene Marathon on April 26 at Hayward Field to raise funds for 20 local charities, including support programs like Run for a Reason from Ronald McDonald House. The event starts at 7 a.m. KEZI
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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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Thrive 360 Health & Wellness Innovation Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Free admission — Explore holistic well-being through the 8 Dimensions of Wellness at this inclusive community expo.
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Jaguar Sun Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Choose What You Pay — Experience the unique sounds of Dream Pop and Folk from Canadian artist Chris Minielly.
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