Good morning, Eugene.

On May 5, a man was arrested when deputies spotted him driving a stolen truck behind businesses on Green Acres Road in Eugene—authorities said he had stolen mail, a gun, methamphetamine, and forged checks and tried to drive off before being pinned by officers.

Eugene Police arrested suspect Elisha Joe Young—37 in Ohio on May 6 after an investigation into the embezzlement that caused Eugene Weekly to cease its print edition in December 2023, and she was indicted on three counts of aggravated theft and two counts of theft before being set for extradition to Lane County.

Former Eugene Weekly business manager Elisha Young, 37, was arrested in Whitehall, Ohio, on May 6 and now faces felony charges after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the paper—she will be extradited to Lane County to face three counts of aggravated theft and two counts of theft in the first degree.

Mac's At the Vets, a local venue and restaurant, will celebrate its induction into the Blues Hall of Fame this weekend—owner Pat McCallum shared the news in a studio interview.

After nearly 1.9 million acres burned in 2024, Oregon officials urged residents on May 7 to prepare for wildfire season by clearing debris—homes with defensible space often survived last year.

They advised homeowners to prune trees and move flammable materials away to cut fire risks.

Eugene will open a new Downtown Riverfront Plaza in July as part of a $60 million project to reconnect the city with the Willamette River — the plaza will host community gatherings, concerts, food carts and aid future retail developments while largely relying on a $5 million state grant.

The City of Eugene is proposing $11.5 million in annual budget cuts that will reduce funding for the police, animal services, and library hours — changes that will affect local services.

Lane County will address a $6.3-million shortfall by cutting about 80 positions — a move that officials say is the largest reduction since 2012.

REAL ID enforcement began yesterday—travelers without compliant IDs faced extra screening at TSA checkpoints.

The DMV reported over 225,000 REAL IDs were issued from 58 field offices, and Oregonians may use passports, military IDs or tribal IDs to fly without delay.

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.

Field Tour of Fire Histories

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Hult Dam & Reservoir — Free entry — Explore the interconnections of dendrochronology, fire histories, and Indigenous stewardship through a guided forest tour.

Mental Health Awareness Night with Eugene Emeralds

6:30-8:30 p.m. — PK Park — Ticket purchase required — A night supporting mental health awareness alongside the Eugene Emeralds baseball game.