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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lane County deputies arrested 32-year-old Regis McDonald on March 20 after he allegedly drove from North Carolina to Eugene to stalk his ex-boyfriend, sent over 60 threatening texts with gun images, and attempted to break into a victim's home while in possession of a ghost gun. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student workers at the University of Oregon in Eugene have continued their strike—disrupting a presentation on May 1 at the Ford Alumni Center to demand a starting wage of $17.50 and better benefits. Negotiations will continue with another mediation session set for May 5 as they press for improved pay and working conditions. KVAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold is resigning mid-term to join PeaceHealth as a senior security leader; his resignation is effective May 16 — Chief Deputy Carl Wilkerson will cover his duties until a new sheriff is named. KLCC
- ➤ Eugene leaders received a proposal to cut $11.5 million from city services that will close the downtown library 2 days a week, end the Greenhill Humane Society contract, and shut down Amazon Pool and Sheldon Community Center this fall. City Manager Sarah Medary said the proposal will cut over 200 jobs and support programs—temporary and seasonal positions eliminated—and council members are worried about long-term service and public safety impacts. KLCC
- ➤ VA Secretary Doug Collins visited the Eugene VA facility on May1 to highlight its work in supporting veterans—especially those from rural areas—and to discuss the new Electronic Health Record Modernization system that links records across six VA centers. The VA will resume pre-deployment activities for the system at new sites later this year. KVAL
- ➤ Residents in Junction City are struggling to get REAL IDs before the May 7 deadline needed for air travel—one local reported that an office was closed on April 30 and that Eugene’s office faced even worse short staffing. Officials have not yet added more staff to handle the increasing demand. KVAL
- ➤ Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold (after 35 years of service) announced his retirement on May 1 and will retire on May 16. He plans to join PeaceHealth Oregon Network (as manager of Security and Public Safety) after stepping down from his role at the sheriff's office. KVAL
HEALTH NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thursday, the Eugene Emeralds announced longtime staffer Matt Dompe is now the team’s general manager (he joined in 2010) and he will take charge with his first official game as GM scheduled for May 22 (his debut as GM). KVAL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Foam Wonderland
10 PM - 1 AM — McDonald Theatre — $46 to $86 — Experience the electrifying Foam Wonderland with epic DJs and massive foam machines.
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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.
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Adapted Bike Demo Day
1-3 p.m. — Campbell Community Center — Free; registration required — Explore a variety of adaptive bikes designed for everyone.
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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.
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Plastics Recycling Round-up
5-7:30 p.m. — 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene, OR — Free — Help clean up the community by recycling plastics that waste companies don't take.
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Bark in the Park – 32nd Annual Run/Walk
7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Alton Baker Park — Registration $40 with bandana, $55 with shirt — A pawsitively fun day with running/walking events for dogs and their humans to support animal care.
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