Good morning! It’s May 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in Central Eugene

Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 49. 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 partly sunny at noon

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Thursday


Top news from nearby

Election Day ballots can still be dropped off. Early results available after 8 p.m. See Lookout’s guide for ballot help.

It’s Election day: Still time to drop your ballot; early returns after 8 p.m.

It’s Election day: Still time to drop your ballot; early returns after 8 p.m.

By Ben Botkin

May 19, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts

Latest event details: https://5stmarket.eventcalendarapp.com/u/33070/354442?repeatId=60 — Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …

At 5th Street Public Market on May 19
Repeats 26 more times until November 17

Bier Stein Bingo for Ronald McDonald House Oregon
Bier Stein Bingo for Ronald McDonald House Oregon

Join us every Tuesday in May for Bingo Night at Bier Stein: -4 rounds of Bingo -Rotating taco specials -Discounted Litersteins of the House Lager …

At The Bier Stein on May 19
Repeats once more on May 26


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed to verify the zoning status for the properties located at 1304 and 1308 Hilyard Street. The request specifically asks how these properties are currently zoned, a standard step in the development or redevelopment process. No additional details about potential projects or changes to the properties have been provided at this time. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 710 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on May 18.
     
  • Police took a report of an assault near 710 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 6 a.m. on May 18.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1780 Ferry Aly, Eugene at 2 p.m. on May 18.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 909 Lawrence St. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on May 18.
     
  • A report of reckless endangering was taken near 377 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 9 p.m. on May 18.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Chambers Street will have moderate traffic impacts due to seismic bridge retrofit construction. – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed because of construction at Whiteaker Commons. – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed due to construction. – Construction at 18th Avenue and Hilyard Street is causing moderate traffic impacts while the signal system is being replaced and upgrades are made for cyclists and pedestrians.