Friday, July 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Suzanne Arlie Park in Eugene, the city's largest at 565 acres, began building shared trails and bike paths in June 2025 with Creative Trail Designs. The project—supported by a 2018 Parks Bond and a $1.2 million federal grant—will close some park areas during work and later add a parking lot near Lane Community College, road widening, and safety upgrades with a grand opening planned for late 2026. City of Eugene
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A new Eugene report shows 51 traffic deaths occurred on city streets from 2022—2024, a sharp rise from 21 deaths recorded between 2019—2021. City leaders say speeding, drug or alcohol use, and arterial road design were major factors and they will work to improve road safety. City of Eugene
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Esteban Camacho Steffensen painted new murals at Washington Jefferson dog park, which opened in March 2024, to highlight the park’s vibrant community space—funded by City of Eugene Cultural Services and Parks and Open Space Planning. The art brings the natural world to life on a public wall that connects residents with local culture. City of Eugene
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Phase one of Eugene's Broadway reconstruction project is underway as one eastbound lane was removed to widen sidewalks—tree planting and safe short-term parking are planned. The second phase will begin in August with paving improvements and is expected to finish by November. KEZI
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Emeralds picked up back-to-back wins by beating the visiting Hillsboro Hops 10 to 2 at PK Park on Wednesday night — Jonah Cox’s RBI-triple scored the first run and Dayson Croes’s RBI single added another — and they hosted a Red, White, and Boom game on July 3 before the series moved to Hillsboro. NBC 16
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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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Frankie & the Witch Fingers
8-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Check website for price — Experience the energetic sounds of Frankie & the Witch Fingers in a vibrant rock performance.
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Oregon Asian Celebration
10 AM – 9 PM — Alton Baker Park — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of Asian culture with performances, food, workshops, and a marketplace.
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Dreamy Sound Installation
6-10 p.m. — Monroe Park — Free entry — Experience an enchanting sound installation inspired by the sounds of Monroe Park in a cozy community gathering.
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Grand Opening of Strapworks Outlet Store
Now you can buy all your strap and crafting needs without going online. Check out all our great straps, webbing, and hardware at 3890 W 1st Ave in Eugene.
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MJ - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets benefiting A Just Harvest — Experience the life and music of the King of Pop in this electrifying musical.
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