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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenhill Humane Society is running its summer 'kitten shower' to care for more than 1,400 kittens, having taken in nearly 400 that need special care—community members may donate wish list items, adopt, or foster with adoptions available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. KEZI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Oregon is testing how mass timber holds up against bacteria when wet so it can be used to build hospitals — the study with the Tallwood Design Institute may lead to more use of engineered wood in large projects like the recent Portland Airport redesign. KVAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eugene detectives used a license plate reader to catch 34-year-old suspect Isiah Terrell Taylor from Wisconsin near West 18th Avenue and Lincoln Street yesterday — he was wanted by Milwaukee police for battery, burglary, and murder after a home invasion on April 25th. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Country Fair will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Veneta and is expected to draw about 15,000 visitors each day. Lane Transit District will run shuttle buses from Valley River Center park-and-ride starting at 10 a.m. for ticket holders only—helping many get to the event—while 500 performances on 17 stages entertain fairgoers until 7 p.m. KVAL
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon has a long history of flash floods and experts say stronger storms driven by climate change may cause more sudden floods in steep, semi-arid areas—local agencies like OEM and the National Weather Service work to help communities prepare. Oregonians are urged to review disaster plans and keep NOAA weather radios to receive alerts. KVAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protestors outside the Federal Building on Tuesday led to at least 50 complaints with Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Hotline after community members said Eugene Police helped federal agents transport deported individuals—officials stress that state law prevents local agencies from assisting without a court order. The Oregon Department of Justice is now reviewing the complaints. NBC 16
- ➤ Senator Jeff Merkley said in a Zoom interview that the One Big Beautiful Bill will make low-cost clean energy harder to produce by cutting Medicaid, increasing ICE funding, and ending tax credits for electric vehicles. He warned the bill may favor fossil fuels and limit energy choices for working families. NBC 16
- ➤ At least 50 complaints were filed with Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Hotline after Eugene police responded to a protest outside the Federal Building on Tuesday, as community members said officers helped federal agents transport people during safety concerns and property damage. The Oregon Department of Justice is reviewing the complaints while the hotline continues to offer legal support — emphasizing how Oregon’s sanctuary laws work. KVAL
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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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