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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 3, Eugene Springfield Fire rescued a swimmer from the Willamette River downstream from the Knickerbocker Bridge after the swimmer lost a flotation device and an unhoused person performed CPR on a shallow gravel bar—firefighters then took over and transported the swimmer to RiverBend in critical condition after about 10 minutes of submersion. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One person died after a house fire on the 400 block of 36th Street in Springfield on Thursday night when a domestic dispute turned violent as a woman reported her husband poured gasoline inside the home, set it on fire and fired a gun—authorities responded with armored vehicles and are investigating the incident. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Police urged residents to call the non-emergency line at 541-682-5111 for fireworks complaints unless someone gets hurt or property is damaged — fireworks remain banned except for sparklers, poppers, and snappers. A dedicated team was in the field on Friday after police collected 150 pounds of illegal fireworks on Wednesday, and an amnesty event is held today at the west 2nd and Chambers parking lot. KLCC
- ➤ The Lane Fire Authority Board will meet July 15 at 1 p.m. at Station 101 (88050 Territorial Road, Veneta) to discuss a proposal to renew and slightly increase the local option levy on the November ballot to fund rising fire and EMS costs. The measure would add about $0.20 per $1,000 of assessed value to help hire firefighters, add staffing quarters and cover higher expenses. NBC 16
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Eugene Emeralds won a 2 to 1 game against the Hillsboro Hops when a ball off outfielder Jonah Cox's helmet allowed Jose Ramos to score in the bottom of the ninth+ the sweep of the three-game home series sets up game four in Hillsboro on Friday at 7:05 p.m. NBC 16
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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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ASF Workshop in Eugene, Oregon
8 AM - 5 PM — McKenzie Stone & Tile — Booking required — Dive into a comprehensive workshop featuring classes and demos for the Stone Industry.
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