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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A homeless shelter site in Eugene now has permanent water, electric and sewer service after a project with EWEB—port-a-potties have been replaced with running water, showers and flushed toilets—making the Nightingale Hosted Shelters site on 34th Alley and Hilyard Street safer and more livable. KEZI
- ➤ Greenhill Humane Society will host its 32nd annual Bark in the Park fundraiser Sunday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alton Baker Park with over 1100 people, 700 dogs and more than 60 vendors expected to join 2k, 5k and 10k runs; funds raised will support food and medicine for the shelter amid forthcoming budget cuts that may affect animal welfare officer roles in the police department. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 5, Eugene police arrested Anthony Miro Latin, aged 39, and Christina Amber Schmisek, aged 41, after investigating illegal narcotics delivery from a local transitional housing camp—officers seized fentanyl, cash, a Glock handgun and evidence of identity theft from Latin's hotel room, residence and storage unit. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Oregon received a $25 million donation from alumnus Jordan Schnitzer and his foundation to expand its global studies program—funding new faculty hires, an international relations major, and graduate research. The university will also use the donation to launch a center for global futures and rename its global studies school. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Eugene voiced their concerns during recent city council meetings as the city plans to adopt a new budget on June 23 that will cut millions from essential services. More than 30 public comments defended the library and animal services amid uncertain funds from the Fire Service Fee—sparking debates on city spending. KEZI
- ➤ Rep. Darin Harbick has introduced a bill that would let people request corrections from news outlets up to 40 days instead of 20 days after a story is published—he cites his dispute with a paper over his son’s presence at Jan 6 as a reason for the change. News leaders worry the measure may slow the work of keeping the press honest. KLCC
- ➤ Eighteen western Oregon counties received over $27 million from Bureau of Land Management timber funds—Coos got $1.9 million, Douglas $6.9 million and Lane $4.1 million. Each county will decide how to use the funds for local projects. KVAL
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sabrina Ionescu, a three-time WNBA All-Star for Liberty, returned to Eugene on May 13 with former Oregon standout Nyara Sabally for a preseason game at Matthew Knight Arena where she scored 25 points to help lead an 84-61 win over Japan’s Toyota Antelopes — she celebrated her college roots by rallying the sellout crowd with a resounding go ducks. KLCC
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Terrapin Flyer Concert
8:00-11:55 p.m. — WOW Hall — $27.94 — Enjoy a night of music with Terrapin Flyer in a vibrant local venue.
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Eugene Tea Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza — $10 entry with free options — Celebrate local tea culture with tastings and engaging workshops.
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Miles on Memorial Race
9 a.m. — Alton Baker Park — $20-$80 — Participate in a variety of chip-timed race distances including a relay to honor and celebrate local community spirit.
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