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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters are responding to a gas leak in downtown Eugene near East Broadway and Oak St.—residents are evacuating the area while NW Natural crews evaluate the situation and expect traffic delays for about an hour.  NBC 16

CRIME NEWS

  • A stolen Subaru Forester was reported on July 28 from an apartment complex on Hilyard Street and was tracked using a License Plate Reader alert to an area near West 2nd Avenue + Chambers Street before police arrested 24-year-old Joshua Ellis + recovered the vehicle for its owner on July 30.  KEZI
  • On July 28, 2025, a Eugene man reported his Subaru Forester stolen from his apartment complex in the 1500 block of Hilyard Street and officers used license plate reader technology to track it to a spot near W. 2nd Ave. and Chambers before intercepting the vehicle—arresting 24 year old Joshua Ellis for Unlawful Use of a Vehicle on July 29, 2025.  NBC 16
  • A Eugene Lyft driver, Richard Zisser, 41, was arraigned on Wednesday after a passenger reported he offered drugs during a July 4 ride from a friend’s house in South Eugene—he allegedly shared a QR code and a menu with cocaine, molly, LSD, and ketamine and is set to return to court on September 3.  KEZI
  • A 37 year old woman in custody died after a medical emergency Sunday night—Lane County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy found her unresponsive during a routine check at about 8:30 p.m. on July 27 and that responders performed CPR but she could not be revived.  KEZI

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • EWEB completed habitat improvements on the upper McKenzie River at the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project on July 30 by using helicopters to drop 2,000 tons of gravel and 20 bundles of treetops to boost spawning cover for Chinook salmon and bull trout. The work led to weekday closures at Blue Pool Trailhead + involved close collaboration with multiple agencies to ensure public safety.  KVAL

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • On Tuesday, the Lane County Board of Commissioners voted four to one to buy nearly 18 acres in north Springfield for the Lane Stabilization Center after a debate over how well the county communicated with property neighbors and the City of Springfield. The county will split the land & sell part of it to PeaceHealth for an inpatient mental health facility while promising to improve communication with local partners.  KLCC

SPORTS NEWS

  • University of Oregon women's golf standout Kiara Romero rose to the No. 1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Rankings on July 30th—making her the first Duck to top the list after spending much of the year ranked third. The rising junior, a two-time first-team All-American, set records for the lowest scoring average and most birdies in a season.  KLCC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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!

    Sat, 8/2/25

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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.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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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.

    Mon, 8/11/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Mon, 8/18/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • TREASVRE Live at The Hybrid

    7 p.m. — The Hybrid — Ticket info not provided — Experience the debut of alt-rock group TREASVRE releasing their LP, KINTSUGI, in Eugene.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Tracy Bonham Live Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the quirky and heartfelt musical journey of GRAMMY-nominated artist Tracy Bonham as she showcases her new album and classic hits.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Teabag Paper Art Workshop

    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Hybrid — Sliding Scale $15-25 — Transform your used teabags into beautiful art paper and unleash your creativity.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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