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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Protesters gathered outside the Eugene Federal Building on July 8 to oppose deportations and secret detentions by ICE—immigration rights advocates led the demonstration and said they will continue to protest at upcoming local meetings. Organizers plan to raise their concerns with city leaders at future council and police commission meetings. NBC 16
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Junction City Police found Mary Ann Snoddy, 62, dead in her 2006 Chevy Malibu—crashed several days earlier and lying about 30 feet down an embankment on Territorial Highway south of Cheshire. KVAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Police say bike thefts are up this summer as thieves target busy spots like the UO campus and downtown library branch (with a 15 percent recovery rate) by taking unlocked wheels, and they urge cyclists to lock both wheels and the frame securely. NBC 16
- ➤ Lane County deputies arrested three people after a dispute at a Triangle Lake campground on July 5 when they responded at 11 p.m. and found Eugene resident Karmen Marie Sauers under the influence and threatening with a pink handgun, plus evidence from vehicles led to arresting 49-year-old Loren Joseph Imponen for theft and citing 63-year-old Kirby Edward Sauers for DUI. KEZI
- ➤ On July 5 at 11 p.m. in Triangle Lake Park, deputies arrested Karmen Sauers for DUII, menacing, and unlawful weapon use after witnesses reported she threatened people with a pink handgun and deputies found a stolen firearm and pepper spray pistol in her car—deputies also detained Kirby Sauers for DUII and arrested Loren Imponen for first-degree theft. NBC 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 56th annual Oregon Country Fair will open Friday in Veneta with 260 craft booths and 17 stages spread over a winding 1.5-mile trail known as the 'eight'—a design meant to ensure easy access. Organizers say visitors should buy tickets online and take advantage of free bus rides with a fair pass while enjoying live music, multicultural food and varied performances. KLCC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene was named one of Oregon Business Magazine’s 2025 100 Best Green Workplaces and placed sixty-eighth with a score of 241.24. The shelter has upgraded its facilities with energy-efficient LED light fixtures, improved heating and wastewater systems, and adopted paperless and recycling practices+ aiming to reduce its environmental footprint. NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Chambers Street and West 11th Avenue intersection will be closed for repaving from July 17 through July 24 and detour routes will be set up for cars, bikes, and pedestrians—drivers are advised to use Polk or Arthur/Garfield to access nearby businesses while construction continues to improve roadway safety. City of Eugene
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ McKenzie Dental Practices of Oregon is opening a new dental-assisting school in Springfield that will offer an accelerated four-month program enrolling up to 10 students per term. Three instructors with over 70 years of combined experience and director James Lee believe the program will help fill a shortage of skilled dental staff following COVID. KEZI
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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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