Good morning! It’s April 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy with showers around in UO Campus Area

Today will be cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

Families near the J.H. Baxter Superfund site worry about chemical contamination and health risks, as regulators have not fully explained recent downstream pollutant test results.

My neighbor is a Superfund site: J.H. Baxter’s pollution lingers near thousands 

My neighbor is a Superfund site: J.H. Baxter’s pollution lingers near thousands 

By Ashli Blow

Apr 22, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

Oregon Ducks Softball vs. Oregon State Softball
Oregon Ducks Softball vs. Oregon State Softball

At Jane Sanders Stadium on April 22

HOPES 31
HOPES 31

During this year’s Conference we are learning about converting Parking Lots to Green Paradises with Depave PDX, the Transformative Dream of Depaving; …

At Univerity of Oregon, College of Design, Lawrence Hall on April 22

America at 250-Before, Between, Beyond Opening Weekend Celebration
America at 250-Before, Between, Beyond Opening Weekend Celebration

America’s history is the story of all of us. As the United States commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come ex…

At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on April 22
Repeats 116 more times until October 1

Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration

On Earth Day, we celebrate Earth’s ecosystems, honor the achievements of the environmental movement and recognize the importance of ongoing stewardshi…

At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on April 22


Community crime report

  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 557 E 17th Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on April 21.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue is causing closures and detours from Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24. The work includes installing new storm, wastewater, and electrical connections, along with surface improvements. Parts of East 17th Avenue (from east of Agate Street to Columbia Street and from East 17th Avenue to Moss Avenue), Columbia Street, and Columbia Alley are affected. Vehicle detours are set up at Agate Street, East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, Moss Street, and East 19th Avenue. Pedestrian routes are also being rerouted, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street are closed and merged with traffic lanes. Large trucks and equipment are in the area during construction. Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, with only a low impact on traffic.