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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Creamery announced that its co-founder and former CEO Sue Kesey passed away on August 18—she was 86—after leading the company from its founding in 1960 to its innovative role in natural foods. Her legacy in live probiotics and community care will be honored with a memorial event to be announced later. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Miranda Sahalie Townsend, 45, faces new charges for selling drugs near Saturday Market as documents filed in Lane County Circuit Court show she is charged with five counts for allegedly manufacturing or delivering a Schedule I controlled substance and unlawful possession—an undercover officer recently bought drugs from her booth. KEZI
- ➤ The Eugene Police Department's SWAT unit assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in a federal firearms trafficking case early Tuesday morning by safely serving search warrants at two residences—one in the 2000 block of W. 18th Avenue and one in the 3000 block of Sisters View. KVAL
- ➤ Eugene PD's Street Crimes Unit arrested a 35-year-old man after a mobile dispute led him to flee to a West 37th Avenue home where an investigation uncovered 62 grams of methamphetamine — two loaded handguns, a stolen rifle, and Rutgers training equipment. NBC 16
- ➤ A 35-year-old man was arrested on West 37th Avenue in Eugene after a mobile dispute led to a chase and a subsequent search that found 62 grams of methamphetamine, two loaded handguns, a stolen rifle, and Rutgers track training equipment valued at over $1,000 — authorities reported charges for drug and firearm offenses. KVAL
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An independent investigation found that Lane Community College board members treated president Dr. Bulger unfairly because of her race and sex by using rude, aggressive behavior. Community leaders have asked board member Mulholland to quit—he said he will not resign and will address the report on Sept. 2. KEZI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Eugene released its 2024 climate progress update which showed that the Climate Action Plan 2.0 was 67% complete after five years of work — the report noted expansions in bike share programs, energy-efficient home upgrades, and a 24% drop in emissions from city operations while highlighting ongoing challenges with fossil fuels. Officials said further steps will be taken to meet the remaining reduction targets. KVAL
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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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Blackberry Bramble
7-9 a.m. — Alton Baker Park — Event registration required — Participate in a scenic bike ride and enjoy blackberry cobbler and ice cream at the finish.
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Oregon Ducks Volleyball vs. University of Portland
1-4 p.m. — Matthew Knight Arena — Tickets from $7 — Watch the Oregon Ducks take on the University of Portland in an exciting college volleyball matchup.
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Instaballet on First Friday
5:30-8 p.m. — Capitello Wines — Free entry — Help choreograph a new dance and witness the final performance at 8 p.m.
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