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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Junior League of Eugene hosted Operation Big Wheels: Touch a Truck at the Eugene Masonic Lodge where over 20 vehicles from 10 companies gave children a chance to sit in the driver’s seat and learn about the work behind them + proceeds from raffle tickets, concessions, and food vendors were donated to help homeless youth. KEZI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Oakridge Fire & EMS medic unit rolled over on Highway 58 near milepost 30 shortly before 2 p.m.—one responder is in critical but stable condition and two others suffered minor injuries as mutual aid crews extricated the occupants and Eugene Springfield Fire provided transport. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At 9:45 p.m. on Friday, a Springfield police chase ended when 29-year-old Sadie Jagiello sped away from a traffic stop and crashed her Jeep SUV into a power pole at 67th Street and Main Street, causing outages, and officers pulled her from the overturned, burning vehicle—she was later charged with Attempt to Elude in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and DUI. NBC 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PETA's 'Hell on Wheels' truck event outside Mandy's Family Restaurant in Eugene was postponed because of a scheduling conflict — the truck was meant to use realistic sounds and visuals to spotlight meat industry cruelty. KEZI
SHOP NEWS
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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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Neurodivergent Art and Performance Expo
3-9 p.m. — Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate artistic diversity within the neurodivergent community with installations, food trucks, and performances.
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OSAA Track and Field State Championships
11:59 PM — Hayward Field — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of local athletes competing in the state championships.
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In-Person Zazen Meditation
2-4 a.m. — McNail Riley House — Free entry — Engage in serene meditation with instruction available upon request.
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