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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lane County Health & Human Services is asking local residents to donate water to help cool the unhoused during extreme heat at First Christian Church in Eugene. The drive will take place Friday, June 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.—water donations will also be accepted Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Police responded to a robbery at a 7-Eleven on W. 6th where 31-year-old Russell Dalton Ward allegedly shoplifted and threatened employees with a knife—he turned himself in when officers arrived and now faces a charge of first-degree robbery while being held at Lane County Jail—. NBC 16
- ➤ Three suspects, including 27-year-old Ashton Isaiah Johnson from Cottage Grove, were arrested after an investigation into a robbery at Motel 6 on International Court in Springfield on April 4th at about 1 a.m.—the suspects entered a motel room and held a guest and his girlfriend at gunpoint while stealing property. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Lane County Board of Commissioners approved forming a joint elected task force to tackle financial challenges in EMS. The task force — made up of five fire chiefs and elected members chosen by city mayors and fire districts — will work over the next 18 months to develop sustainable funding options and report to the board every six months. KVAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lane County Public Health Officer Dr. Patrick Leudtke said Oregon now has its first confirmed measles case, brought from overseas (passing through Chicago to Portland). Health officials are checking flight passenger lists (to trace any exposure) and urging people to update their vaccinations. KLCC
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Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
8-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate tribute to Led Zeppelin with Zoso bringing classic rock to life.
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Annual Hō'ike: Mai Nā Kūpuna Mai
2-4 p.m. — Willamette High School Auditorium — General Admission — Celebrate cultural roots with Hula performances and live music while enjoying local food.
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Pack Walk June 2025
8:30-10 a.m. — Memorial Quad — Fee required — Take your dog on a socializing stroll with a certified trainer in Eugene's outdoor beauty.
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Pedal Power Camp for Kids Ages 8-11
9 AM - 4 PM — Alton Baker Park — Cost varies — Explore bike trails, create bike part art, and learn bike maintenance while enjoying smoothies powered by your pedaling.
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Artistic Encounters at Kesey Square
12-1 p.m. — Kesey Square — Free entry — Experience summer vibes with live music and entertainment at Downtown Eugene's Artistic Encounters series.
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Prefontaine Classic
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Hayward Field — Affordable ticket options available — Experience elite track and field competitions in a historic venue.
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The Halluci Nation Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Check website for price — Experience a night of electrifying music blending Indigenous sounds with modern beats.
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Oregon Bach Festival - Carmina Burana
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying performance featuring the iconic 'O Fortuna' and evocative classical music.
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Incubus Concert and Meet & Greet
6:30-8 p.m. — The Cuthbert Amphitheater — Check website for price — Experience a thrilling live performance by Incubus and meet the band afterward.
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BEYOND the STARS with DuffelBelle
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM — The Hybrid — $ — Experience a unique musical journey blending storytelling and harmonies from two talented duos.
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