Good morning, Eugene.

Detectives with the Eugene Police Department arrested 55-year-old Raymond Joseph Janczyk on April 23 at a West Eugene residence after linking him to multiple business and food cart burglaries — he now faces multiple charges including nine counts of burglary and additional theft offenses.

A 20-year-old Washington man was arrested on May 1 for allegedly threatening restaurant employees with a machete at Jade Dumpling and Noodle House on Willamette Street after an argument over merchandise involving his wife escalated—police said he now faces a menacing charge while one employee received a citation for first-degree theft.

The website VinePair released its ranking today and named Willamette Valley the world’s top wine destination—showing how the region has grown from being known for pinot noirs to offering more grape varieties while Champagne and the San Luis Obispo Coast also made the list.

The University of Oregon said that student protests by the UOSW have disrupted three campus events by blocking exits, exceeding safety limits, and intimidating participants.

The university warned it will take legal and disciplinary action if such behavior continues—adding that essential services like food and medication deliveries were also affected.

Eugene’s budget committee met on May 1 to discuss $11.5 million in cuts that may close Sheldon Community Center and Amazon Pool by fall - the proposal also reduces library hours and ends the city’s animal shelter contract with Greenhill Humane Society.

City officials called the decisions difficult as they balance service reductions with the budget shortfall.

The Walterville Canal will remain dry through the 2025 irrigation season because a leak near the Walterville Powerhouse first drained it in February 2024.

EWEB is seeking permits for a $3 million repair project but will not refill the canal until at least fall 2026 (pending further flood and earthquake hazard analyses).

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.

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.

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.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting from $132 — Experience the soulful sounds of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in an intimate setting.