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Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hazy sunshine and very hot in Central Eugene
Today will be hazy sunshine and very hot; smoke from area fires will lead to poor air quality. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 55. Unhealthy air quality today (52/100). Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through Saturday
Central Eugene news
Despite smoky conditions, World Athletics U20 Championships are off and running
By Owen Murray
Aug 5, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene
Live Music on the Patio at Beergarden Thursdays & Saturdays
beergarden hosts live music throughout the year: local, regional & national acts. Always all ages and always free.
At Beergarden on August 8
Repeats 45 more times until January 14
Z Night
The first night of the weekend at Cowfish is always Thursday night! Join us and let loose to current dance bangers with a DJ that’s seasoned…
At Cowfish Dance Club on August 6
Repeats 26 more times until February 4
Community crime report
- A burglary was reported near 600 E 8th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 5.
- Police took a report of a stolen vehicle near 101 W 5th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 28.
- Animal cruelty was reported near High St. and E 7th Ave. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 5.
- A theft was reported near 795 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 5.
- A theft was reported near 151 W 7th Ave., Eugene at noon on August 5.
See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 15 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for Central Eugene news and information.
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Adams Street is partially closed between W 6th Avenue and 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. If you’re walking west on the south side of W 5th Avenue, use 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.
- Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. Pedestrians should follow detours around closed ramps. Traffic cones and signs will guide drivers through the area.
- Construction continues at the intersection of Mill Street and Broadway near Whole Foods this week. Crews are enlarging the triangular island and another island just south of it. On the south side of Broadway, between Mill and Patterson, workers are installing new stormwater infrastructure in the right lane of eastbound traffic. Most work happens from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with some daytime utility and electrical work. Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane through this area.
- Sidewalk repair is happening at 972 Madison St from Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, August 7, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The sidewalk will be closed and there is no parking in the area. No traffic delays are expected.
- On today and Friday, August 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the right lane of northbound Oak Street near 1287 Oak St will be closed for sidewalk repairs. Expect about 5-minute delays when driving northbound. The sidewalk at 13th and Oak Street will also be closed during this time.
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