Good morning, Eugene.

On April 27 at around 2 a.m., three males burgled Blue Sky Market in McKenzie Bridge by throwing a large rock through the door and returning later the same night, and following social media tips and surveillance video evidence, Lane County deputies arrested all three suspects on burglary, criminal mischief and theft charges—one of whom is 18-year-old Anders Miley Disla while the others are juveniles.

Over 100 University of Oregon student workers began striking on April 28 in front of Johnson Hall to demand livable wages, a fair grievance process, and timely pay.

The strike — representing nearly 4,000 workers from several campus facilities — continues as the union attends a mediation session today.

Eugene School District 4J is offering a free summer program for incoming kindergarteners at Howard and Chavez Elementary—kids will practice reading and counting and parents can access resources.

A kindergarten welcome event will be held on May 16 at El Camino Del Rio Elementary, and the program runs from June 30 to August 7.

Today, City Manager Sarah Medary will present the 2025-2027 budget at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. and the plan cuts nearly $18-million from departments relying on the general fund—reducing funds for fire and EMS, police, and the library while calling for the closure of Amazon Pool and Sheldon Community Center to address an $11.5-million annual gap.

The City of Eugene began the engineering phase of the Franklin Boulevard Transformation this month as contractors perform site work including soil sampling, pavement inspection, and utility exploration—residents may experience minor traffic disruptions.

Engineers from WSP and Kittelson & Associates review design details ahead of construction scheduled to start early in 2027.

A study by the University of Oregon found that the skin fungus Malassezia breaks down skin oils to release a fatty acid that targets drug-resistant staph bacteria—found in one in three noses—which may lead to new ways to treat these infections.

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.

Empty Bowls Sale

4:30-7 p.m. — 5th Street Public Market — Bowls start at $10 — Support local artists while fighting hunger with unique handcrafted bowls.

Tom Green Concert in Eugene

7:00 – 8:30 PM — McDonald Theatre — Tickets starting at $58 — Experience an evening of laughter with Tom Green in the heart of Eugene.

Shordie Shordie Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of Baltimore's Shordie Shordie as he performs his unique blend of hip-hop and emotional storytelling.

Grails Concert with somesurprises and Ninth Moon Black

8:00 – 11:50 PM — John Henry's — $22/$25 — Experience the restless sounds of Grails as they explore new sonic frontiers with supporting acts somesurprises and Ninth Moon Black.

57th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow and Salmon Bake

Powwow: Friday and Saturday — Many Nations Longhouse — Free entry — Celebrate Oregon Heritage with vibrant traditions and delicious salmon.

Foam Wonderland

10 PM - 1 AM — McDonald Theatre — $46 to $86 — Experience the electrifying Foam Wonderland with epic DJs and massive foam machines.

The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival

6-9 p.m. — The Shedd Institute — Ticketed event — Celebrate culture with world-class films on archaeology and human heritage.

Adapted Bike Demo Day

1-3 p.m. — Campbell Community Center — Free; registration required — Explore a variety of adaptive bikes designed for everyone.

Magid Ensemble: Klezmer Music and Yiddish Folktale Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tsunami Books — $24 — Experience a captivating double feature of live klezmer music and immersive storytelling.