Good morning! It’s April 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and warm in Central Eugene

Today will be partly sunny and warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 43. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather Friday evening through Monday evening


Top news from nearby

The Hult Center’s first Art Belongs Day offered life skills students hands-on workshops in visual art, music, and dance, promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the arts.

Arts event opens up Hult Center for inclusive experience for life skill students

Arts event opens up Hult Center for inclusive experience for life skill students

By Annie Aguiar

Apr 8, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Central Eugene

New Zone Gallery April Events - First Friday Opening
New Zone Gallery April Events – First Friday Opening

New Zone Events –April 2026  In addition to the eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional art created by the New Zone members shown at the New Zone…

At New Zone Gallery on April 8
Repeats 19 more times until April 30

Another Person's Treasure Exhibition
Another Person’s Treasure Exhibition

Radiant Community Arts’ newest exhibition, Another Person’s Treasure, opens Friday, April 3rd from 5:30 – 8:00 P.M. The opening will take place during…

At Radiant Community Arts on April 8
Repeats 30 more times until May 29

Prisoner, Gylt, Ablation Cascade, CIA Hippie Mind Control
Prisoner, Gylt, Ablation Cascade, CIA Hippie Mind Control

Prisoner unifies death metal, sludge, crust, and industrial into an all-consuming experience of extreme metal and noise. Formed in Richmond VA in 2012…

At John Henry’s on April 8


Community crime report

  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near W 2nd Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on April 7.
     
  • A missing person report was taken near E 10th Ave. and Willamette St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on April 7.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near Mill St. and E 13th Ave. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on April 6.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near W 6th Ave. and Monroe St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on April 7.
     
  • A dispute was reported near Jefferson St. and W 1st Ave. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on April 7.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed because of construction at Whiteaker Commons.