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

Cloudy with showers around in North Eugene

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 North Eugene

Earth Day Citizen Science: Animal Spot-A-Thon
Earth Day Citizen Science: Animal Spot-A-Thon

Help NASA-supported researchers study wildlife conservation from wherever you are. All you need is curiosity. During this virtual event, you’ll explor…

At Eugene Science Center on April 22

Wheel Throwing Pottery: Beginners
Wheel Throwing Pottery: Beginners

Discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner-friendly wheel throwing class at Color Cocktail Factory Eugene. Whether you’re brand-new to pot…

At Color Cocktail Factory on April 23
Repeats 38 more times until May 31

OMA Lane County Swinging for Shelter!
OMA Lane County Swinging for Shelter!

Get ready to golf your heart out and help raise funds for a great cause at OMA Lane County Swinging for Shelter!

At Fore Seasons Golf on April 22

Trivia in the EMU
Trivia in the EMU

🎉 Get ready for tons of fun and a chance to show off your brainpower. Grab a friend (or three) and join the competition—every round your team wins sco…

At Erb Memorial Union on April 22
Repeats 6 more times until June 3


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 89830 N Game Farm Road, proposing the annexation of a total of 4.95 acres. The project would divide the property into four separate parcels, specifically measuring 0.93 acres, 1.53 acres, 0.65 acres, and 1.84 acres. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 2940 Crescent Ave., Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 21.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 1167 Valley River Dr, Eugene at 6 p.m. on April 21.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken near 1 Oakway Center in Eugene at 1 p.m. on April 21.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 2525 Coburg Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on April 21.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1011 Abbie Ln, Eugene at 11 a.m. on April 21.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!