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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roscoe (43-pound mixed breed) is a friendly pup looking for an active forever family and is part of a foster-to-adopt program at Greenhill Humane Society; he loves playing fetch, learning new tricks, and is good with kids but needs a home without cats. KEZI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at the Rainbow Village Apartments in Springfield on May 19 — containing the blaze to one unit while they evaluated the occupants outside as the cause remains under investigation. KEZI
- ➤ Early on May 18 (at 2:12 a.m.), first responders in Upper McKenzie were dispatched for a water rescue when a local resident fell into Horse Creek; rescuers located the victim on a bank and McKenzie Fire and Rescue helped transfer the patient to a waiting ambulance while the reporting party received emergency care for stress. KEZI
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After Tuesday’s election, Lane Community College Board of Education has a full seven-member panel for the first time since last November as incumbents in Zones 3, 4, and 7 kept their seats while former Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust defeated challenger Jeffery Cooper in the only contested race without an incumbent—Rust received 64% of the vote. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Coos, Lane and Linn counties cast ballots in the May special election with measures covering city charters, fee increases and bond issues. In Coos County a charter amendment passed with 63% support while votes in Lane and Linn counties had close splits on measures for sewer rates, local levies and school bonds—showing varied community opinions. KEZI
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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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Riverdance Performance
5 PM — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating evolution of traditional Irish music and dance.
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Beergarden's 10th Anniversary Celebration
11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Beergarden — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of great brews, tasty bites, and live music with a special anniversary beer release and entertainment.
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