Good morning! It’s April 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
An afternoon shower possible in West Eugene
Today will be mostly cloudy with a shower possible this afternoon. There is a 30% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 50. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night
Top news from nearby
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Things to do in West Eugene

Open Mic
Open mic. Drawing for slots at 5:30. First slot at 6:00. Generally, 3 songs or 15 minutes unless there are a lot of people wanting to play. Then 2 so…
At Houndstooth Public House on April 20
Repeats 2 more times until May 11
Property development
- A zoning application has been filed for the property at 87 S Danebo. The proposed project would divide the existing property into two separate lots. No additional details about the intended use or development of the lots have been provided at this time. (view application)
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 810 W 3rd Ave., Eugene on April 19 at 1 p.m.
- An assault was reported near 2222 Hwy 99n, Eugene at midnight on April 19.
- A report of menacing was taken near W 18th Ave. and Four Oaks Grange Rd in Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 19.
- A report of menacing was taken near 338 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 6 p.m. on April 18.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near W 11th Ave. and Grant St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 8 p.m. on April 19.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Work happens Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flaggers controlling traffic. The project started January 28 and is expected to finish by June 30.
– Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue. Traffic impact is expected to be low.
– Construction is underway at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road to the overpass bridge. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. Use alternate routes such as Beltline to NW Expressway, Beltline to River Road, or Chambers Road to River Road. The project will add new sidewalks and a railroad crossing.
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