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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are responding to an active incident near W. 8th and Monroe St. with SWAT teams from the Eugene Police Department and Lane County Sheriff's Office on scene—there is no indication of a public threat. NBC 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene has a new exhibit called 'Transgressors' that shows art by Indigenous queer artists exploring what it means to live at the intersection of Indigenous identity and queerness. The exhibit opened May 15 and will run until Jan. 4—displaying works that blend tradition with visions for the future. KLCC
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA projects that 39.4 million people will travel by car over Memorial Day weekend—among them 506,000 Oregonians—as drivers will pay about 50 cents less per gallon than last year. Airports in Eugene, Portland, Bend, and on the Oregon Coast will see record crowds as 617,000 Oregonians are expected to travel overall. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The special election held on May 20 had nearly 18.7% statewide voter turnout with Lane County near 15% — Coos County over 21% and Douglas County under 10% as ballots were counted. Unofficial preliminary results were available May 20 after 8:00 p.m. — final results will be released May 28 and certified results will be available June 16. NBC 16
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ For the first time since 2016, fatal drug overdoses in Oregon dropped by 22% from 2023 to 2024. State and local health officials said the decline came from expanded treatment, wider naloxone access and harm-reduction strategies—efforts that helped save lives despite rates still remaining higher than before the pandemic. KVAL
- ➤ A University of Oregon graduate student has developed a new mathematical equation that improves computer models used to study large molecules—researchers say the tool could help in drug development, sustainable material design, and the study of processes like DNA replication. KVAL
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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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