Good morning! It’s April 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to some sun in UO Campus Area

Today will be clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 37. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

A look inside UO’s newest science hub

A look inside UO’s newest science hub

By Grace Chinowsky

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Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

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 23
Repeats 115 more times until October 1

Sean Pratt w/ Megan Siebe & Sequoia
Sean Pratt w/ Megan Siebe & Sequoia

Sean Pratt is an American folk guitar player and singer-songwriter from Nebraska by way of the Dakotas. Pratt played in Omaha punk and noise acts for…

At Art House on April 23

Sharon Schuman Memorial Run/Walk 2026
Sharon Schuman Memorial Run/Walk 2026

Please join community legend Sharon Schuman’s family and friends as we commemorate the first year without her with community, fitness (optional), and …

At Amazon Park Running Trails on April 23


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for zone verification at 1675 Franklin Blvd. The proposed project at this location is named DARK MATTER. No further details about the project have been provided at this time, but the application marks the first step in the city’s review process for potential development at the site. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1337 Hilyard St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on April 22.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1790 Ferry St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on April 22.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue is causing road closures and detours from Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24. Parts of East 17th Avenue (from east of Agate Street to Columbia Street and 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 redirected, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street are closed and combined with traffic lanes. Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but traffic impacts are expected to be minimal.