Saturday, May 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 23, Eugene Springfield Fire fought a mobile home fire at 3998 Franklin Blvd in Glenwood—firefighters contained the blaze to the home with no injuries reported as investigators look into the cause amid a busy day. NBC 16
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek declined to pay for the extradition of Elisha Young from Ohio—accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Eugene Weekly—leaving her free while local officials face budget limits for such cases. KEZI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PeaceHealth cut about 1% of its workforce at two hospitals — Sacred Heart RiverBend in Springfield and Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, and union representatives raised concerns over the effect on patient care while the system offers affected staff transitional support and enforces a hiring freeze through 2025. KEZI
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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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Craig Conant Stand-Up Show
7-11 p.m. — Olsen Run Comedy Club and Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with sober comedian Craig Conant reflecting on life and experiences.
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Outdoor Summer Yoga Series
10-11 a.m. — Oakmont Park — Free entry — Embrace the outdoors with energizing Vin + Yin yoga to feel refreshed and grounded this summer.
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