🌱 How Eugene is honoring three fallen officers during National Police Week

Cheers Eugene! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Eugene is honoring three fallen officers during National Police Week
• How high could Eugene gas prices climb after this week’s jump?
• World’s fastest teen sprinter is headed to Eugene this August

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
• Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Eugene police remember fallen officers during National Police Week (kezi.com) — Eugene Police are marking National Police Week by honoring three local officers who died in the line of duty, including traffic officer Chris Kilcullen. The story revisits the circumstances of each officer’s death, their ties to Eugene, and how the community and state have memorialized their service and sacrifice over the years.
   

2. Eugene gas ranges from $4.99 to $5.89 as average jumps to $5.29, GasBuddy says (kval.com) — Eugene drivers are now paying an average of $5.29 per gallon for gas, with local stations ranging from $4.99 to $5.89, according to GasBuddy. Prices here are up sharply from last month and last year, and the report also compares Eugene’s spike with Medford, Salem, Portland, and national trends.
   

3. Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout to lead Australia's world juniors squad in Eugene (apnews.com) — Eugene will host the World Athletics U20 Championships this August, bringing Australia’s record-breaking teen sprinter Gout Gout to Hayward Field. He’ll chase faster 200-meter times and lead Australia’s 75-athlete squad, adding more global spotlight to the city’s track-and-field reputation.
   

4. Oregon teachers rally at Nike stores after 200+ layoffs in Eugene (kezi.com) — More than 200 teacher layoffs in Eugene have sparked protests outside the Nike store at 5th Street Market, where educators demanded higher taxes on billionaires like Phil Knight. Demonstrators say the state’s tax deal with Nike has cost Oregon billions and are urging lawmakers to act quickly to prevent deeper cuts in Eugene and nearby districts.
   

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📸 Around Eugene

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eugene

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Wednesday May 13

• Gardening with Heritage Roses →
  City of Eugene Recreation Owen Rose Garden - 300 N. Jefferson St. Eugene OR 97402
  9:00 am
• Chipmunk Circle: You are the Land for Pre-K to Kinder →
  Singing Creek Educational Center Fern Ridge Public Library, 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR, 97487
  11:00 am

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📣 Eugene Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 12

• Confluence May 12-AM Session
  Academy of Arts and Academics 615 Main Street
  8:40 am
• Ribbon Cutting and Open House for American Legion Post #40,
  Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 219 42nd Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477
  4:30 pm
• Kindergarten Welcome Night
  Thurston Elem entary
  5:30 pm
• Confluence May 12-PM Session
  Academy of Arts and Academics 615 Main Street
  5:30 pm
• Bier Stein Bingo for Ronald McDonald House Oregon
  Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Bier Stein Bottleshop & Pub 1591 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Confluence May 13-AM Session
  Academy of Arts and Academics 615 Main Street
  8:40 am
• Mocktails for a Mission
  Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Lane Community College, Center Building Floor 2
  3:00 pm
• Confluence May 13-PM Session
  Academy of Arts and Academics 615 Main Street
  5:30 pm
• Willamalane Board of Directors Meeting
  Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Bob Keefer Center
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Joint Ribbon Cutting for Pacific Northwest Surgical Center
  Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 2445 Beverly St. Springfield, OR 97477
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND CAT IN CHURCHILL!
  Is anyone looking for this handsome boy? He’s very sweet and a little skinny. He came to our backyard door last night and stayed until morning. I fed… (Nextdoor Churchill)
• Happy Mother’s Day to every wonderful person out there that is in the role of a mother.
  You are special and loved and we appreciate you more than you know. Without your endless love and sacrifice, life would not be the same. I appreciate… (Nextdoor Rosetta)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Eugene. Apply here.
• Della Infotech, Inc. posted a job opening for Production and Industrial - Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler II in Eugene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eugene here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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