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Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Central Eugene
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to mostly cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Possible danger of dehydration and heat stroke while doing strenuous activities Monday
Top news from nearby
Oregon’s drought worsens with snowpack 75% below average and low streamflows; water-use restrictions and conservation may be necessary.
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Rick Bartow: Self Portrait and Dream
Rick Bartow: Self Portrait and Dream July 15 – August 29 Opening Reception: July 17th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Remarks by Karen Murphy and Wilder Schmaltz at…
At Karin Clarke Gallery on July 17
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Community crime report
- A burglary was reported near 650 W 12th Ave., Eugene at 6 a.m. on July 16.
- Police took a report about a stolen vehicle near 653 W Broadway in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 16.
- A report was taken about unattended children near 777 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on July 16.
- A person was arrested for having stolen property near 390 W 11th Ave. in Eugene. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on July 16.
- A person was stopped and arrested near W 6th Ave. and Monroe St. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on July 16.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – At W 5th Avenue and Adams Street, construction for Whiteaker Commons has closed parking on the west side of Adams Street between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue, and on the east side from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrians can’t use the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley or the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians can walk on the west side of Adams Street from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with detours for eastbound foot traffic. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue is closed near the construction area.
– Adams Street is partially closed from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue on the west side and from W 5th Alley north on the east side. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrian access is closed on the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley and on the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians heading west on the south side of W 5th Avenue should detour to the north side at Monroe Street. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue near Adams Street is closed; bicyclists should detour north on Adams Street to W 4th Avenue, then east to Monroe Street, and south back to W 5th Avenue.
– Near 18th and Hilyard Street, construction is happening this week. Lanes may be reduced to one, so expect delays. Pedestrians should follow detours around closed ramps.
– On Broadway near Mill Street and Whole Foods, construction started this week to enlarge the triangular island. The third lane on Broadway from 7th Avenue under the viaduct is being removed, so eastbound traffic will merge into a single lane. Expect moderate delays in this area.
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