Good morning! It’s May 14 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds in UO Campus Area

Today will be low clouds. There is a 8% chance of rain. The high will be 69 with a low of 47.


Top news from nearby

Lane Countyโ€™s $150 million recycling facility is delayed due to location reconsideration, while more local haulers send trash to out-of-county landfills, raising waste management and project viability concerns.


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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

Americaโ€™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 May 14
Repeats 100 more times until Oct. 1

The Power of Collections in a Changing World
The Power of Collections in a Changing World

At a time of accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss, and social unrest, museum collections are far more than records of the pastโ€”they preserve…

At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on May 14

Gateway to Himalayan Art
Gateway to Himalayan Art

Gateway to Himalayan Art is a special exhibition that introduces the main forms, concepts, meanings, and living traditions of Himalayan art. The exhib…

At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on May 14
Repeats 38 more times until July 5


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 1000 Alder St. and 1099 Alder Alley, where a site review has been requested for a proposed project. At this stage, the application signals the beginning of the review process, and further details about the project will be made available as the process moves forward. Residents interested in the development at these addresses are encouraged to stay informed as updates are released. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • Police followed up on a stolen vehicle case near E. 19th Avenue and Patterson Street in Eugene at 9 a.m. on May 13.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2125 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, at 2 p.m. on May 13.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near 1570 High St., Eugene, at 10 p.m. on May 13. Police took a report.
     
  • A report was made about found property near 1200 Hilyard St., Eugene, at 2 p.m. on May 13.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, with only minor impacts to traffic. – Sunset Drive is closed between Parkside Drive and Fairmount Boulevard from Tuesday, May 12, to Tuesday, May 19, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day for street panel removal and replacement. Signs and barricades are in place, and homeowners have been notified.