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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lane County deputies arrested two individuals at a campground near Fall Creek Reservoir on August 14 after reports came in at 4 p.m. of a man chasing people with a pistol — Randy Kurtis Bounds and Amber Nicole Tyrone were taken into custody. KEZI
- ➤ Eugene police arrested a convicted felon on August 14 after a license plate reader helped locate him following an August 13 incident when he menaced a man with a handgun and rammed his car at 3800 Barger Drive—officers later found several weapons and charged him with felon possession of a firearm, menacing, and reckless driving. KVAL
- ➤ Law enforcement agencies across Oregon will launch a DUII blitz and enhanced seatbelt checks as children get ready to return to school, and the Eugene Police Department advises drivers to use a designated driver. Captain Sean Sanborn said the initiative aims to reduce crashes and injuries — the seatbelt enforcement runs through Aug. 31 while the DUII crackdown ends Sept. 1. NBC 16
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge vacated the DOE—Dear Colleague letter and certification requirement so 4J School District will keep $18 million in federal funding for diversity programs. School board spokesperson Jenny Jonak said the ruling lets the district focus on teaching while it prepares for a possible appeal as funding challenges continue. NBC 16
- ➤ 4J School District won a federal lawsuit against the Department of Education—this verdict prevents the loss of $18 million in DEI funding. The district said it may face an appeal, so its funding outlook remains uncertain. KVAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Slocum Orthopedics will break ground on a new 34,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center on Chad Drive in Eugene in September—this facility will house eight operating rooms and support 23-hour overnight surgery recovery as it is set to open in spring. KVAL
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Creativity Through Play
11 AM – 1 PM — The Hybrid Gallery — Sliding Scale $15-25 — Explore fun techniques with acrylic paint and unleash your creativity.
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Venture: Week 10 Wings and Waves Camp
8 AM - 4 PM — Bob Keefer Center — Supplies needed — Dive into a fun week of activities from airplanes to water park adventures.
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Jitensha Concert
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — PublicHouse — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original tunes and covers by the dynamic duo from Montréal.
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Saturday Market Stage
1-7 p.m. — Eugene Saturday Market Stage — Free entry — Support local businesses with tasty foods, crafts, and live music.
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