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Good morning! It’s July 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and very hot in Central Eugene
Today will be partly sunny and very hot; dry thunderstorms can spark new wildfires. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 95 with a low of 63. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow
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Things to do in Central Eugene
Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
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At 5th Street Public Market on July 21
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Eugene Poetry Club
A queer and neurodivergent friendly club for writers of all kinds to find each other and write. Come share your writing, get feedback if you want it, …
At The Hybrid on July 21
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Community crime report
- A burglary was reported near 1801 Willamette St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on July 20.
- A report was taken about a found child near 491 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on July 20.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 426 W 10th Ave., Eugene on July 20 at 1 p.m.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 3005 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on July 20.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1655 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 7 a.m. on July 20.
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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 Adams Street parking on the west side 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 cannot 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 use the west side of Adams Street from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with detours crossing W 5th Avenue 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. Pedestrians cannot use the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley or the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams to midblock near 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 the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street, construction is happening during the week of July 20. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
- At the intersection of Mill Street and Broadway near Whole Foods, construction will continue during the week of July 20. Crews are expanding the triangular island, which will reduce eastbound traffic to a single lane in that area.
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