Good morning! It’s June 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and very warm in Central Eugene
Today will be mostly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 87 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler tomorrow
Top news from nearby
Springfield City Council OKs local payroll tax to diversify revenue
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jun 2, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Latest event details: Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …
At 5th Street Public Market on June 2
Repeats 24 more times until November 17

Beer Week
Celebrate Eugene Beer Week 2026 at Beergarden. We are so excited to debut a new collab during this years’ Eugene Beer Week: our special three-way col…
At Beergarden on June 2
Repeats 3 more times until June 5
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 610 W 1st Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on June 1.
- A hit and run was reported near 3005 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 10 a.m. on June 1.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 910 Willamette St., Eugene at 11 p.m. on May 31.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 540 Polk St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 11 a.m. on May 30.
- Police arrested someone after a dispute near 845 W 10th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on May 30.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening at 18th Avenue and Hilyard Street to replace the traffic signal with a new mast arm signal system. The project includes a new bicycle signal for westbound cyclists on 18th Avenue, better signal timing, shorter pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and new ADA-compliant curb ramps. Traffic impact is expected to be moderate.
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