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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters rescued Taquito — a dog from an early morning apartment fire — in South Eugene on Friday, and crews contained the blaze to one room with no other injuries reported. KVAL
- ➤ On July 25th, just before 11 a.m., Eugene firefighters responded to an apartment fire on West 29th Street in south Eugene—rescuing a dog named Taquito and prompting a temporary closure of Willamette Street. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lane County grand jury indicted Ralph McSperitt on charges of second-degree assault, second-degree murder, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with his wife’s shooting death on July 16 near Cottage Grove — he turned himself in to authorities six hours later. KEZI
- ➤ A lawsuit filed Tuesday, July 22, alleges that 20-year-old Kev Hill was racially profiled & assaulted by members of the Lane County Sheriff's Mounted Posse and private security during his visit to the Lane County Fair in Eugene after he was mistaken for a suspect in a recent shooting, with Hill fleeing the fair, collapsing from an asthma attack in a church parking lot, and now seeking financial harm repair while officials decline comment on pending litigation. NBC 16
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials plan to change farm rules that may end fall agritourism events—such as pumpkin patches, hayrides, and festivals—in Eugene. The Oregon Department of Land and Conservation Development wants traditional farming to stay the focus and asks community members to share comments today. KEZI
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Springfield Drifters vs. Port Angeles Lefties
11:05 p.m. — Drifters Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting baseball showdown live as the Drifters take on the Lefties.
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Aquatics Hiring Event
4-6 p.m. — Willamalane Park Swim Center — Free entry — Learn about lifeguard and swim instructor roles while enjoying some time in the water.
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Eugene Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser for Elakha Alliance
10 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Oakshire Public House — $1 from each Oakshire Pint — Support sea otter restoration efforts with a pint!
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Springfield Drifters vs. Corvallis Knights
1:35–5:35 a.m. — Hamlin Sports Complex — Free entry for kids under 12 with paid adult — Don't miss the last home showdown of the season between I-5 rivals!
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Springfield Drifters vs. Corvallis Knights
11:05 p.m. — Drifters Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting baseball battle as the Drifters take on the Knights.
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Skills Camp: Elementary Volleyball
9 AM – 12 PM — Bob Keefer Center — Registration fee required — Enhance volleyball skills through drills and friendly competition.
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All The Things You Are - Jerome Kern Concert
1:30–3:30 p.m. — The Shedd Institute — $25 — Enjoy notable jazz interpretations from the classics of Jerome Kern performed by Chuck Redd and company.
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Venture: Week 9 Out and About Camp
8 AM – 4 PM — Bob Keefer Center — Registration required — A fun-filled week for campers featuring disc golf, bowling, and an acrylic painting class.
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Gentle Yoga with Yoga Nidra
12:30-2 p.m. — Eugene Yoga South — $20 — Experience relaxation and healing through yoga and mindfulness techniques, culminating in a restorative Yoga Nidra meditation.
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Springfilm: Edge of Tomorrow Screening
6:30-10:00 p.m. — Richard E. Wildish Community Theater — Free entry — Experience the thrilling time-bending adventure of Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.
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