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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The University of Oregon Police Department asked the community for help identifying a driver in a black Nissan Rogue that hit and seriously injured a 65-year-old bicyclist on May 9 at 8:15 p.m. at Franklin Boulevard and Agate Street—officers said the bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital and the driver left before being questioned. KEZI
- ➤ Lane County law enforcement is asking for help in a firearms case after deputies arrested Jeffrey Allen Bragg of Eugene in April for theft in the first degree and officials suspect he stole and resold guns as legitimate so anyone who bought a firearm from him should call 541-682-4141 with case number 25-1802. KLCC
- ➤ A construction worker from Lyons was charged with aggravated first-degree theft after he allegedly flushed expensive stolen jewelry—including a $15,550 pair of diamond and platinum earrings—down the toilet during a bathroom break at a home on Douthit Lane on April 11. KEZI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife Safari announced yesterday that four healthy cheetah cubs were born on April 12 to first-time mom Bam-Bam — a vital boost to the Species Survival Plan and a win for conservation efforts. NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene residents voiced concerns over proposed cuts that would lower funding for the library and community pools during public comments at City Hall on Monday and Wednesday night — the City Council will hold sessions every Wednesday until a final decision is made on June 23. KVAL
- ➤ On Wednesday, Oregon lawmakers announced federal grants of more than $22 million to upgrade seven airports across the state, including $1.66 million for new drainage at Eugene Airport and over $260,000 for a taxi lane at Corvallis Municipal Airport. KVAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bloodworks Northwest will run a promotion from May 17 through May 30 to boost blood donations as summer approaches — donors will receive a $30 E-gift card and be entered into a drawing to win a $3,000 gift card. The campaign comes ahead of a busy period when traffic injuries rise, and everyone who donates will also get a free pass at the Lane County Fair — part of a pint-for-a-pass event. KEZI
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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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The Wallflowers Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — McDonald Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unforgettable sounds of The Wallflowers live in Eugene.
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