Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Hot with plenty of sunshine in North Eugene

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Lane County struggles with road maintenance and transit funding after a failed transportation bill, but new legislation supports behavioral health projects, including a psychiatric hospital in Springfield and funding for the Lane Stabilization Center.


What’s new around you

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Things to do in North Eugene

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 3
Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 3

At Eugene Science Center on July 1
Repeats 3 more times until July 4

Hillsboro Hops at Eugene Emeralds
Hillsboro Hops at Eugene Emeralds

At PK Park on July 1
Repeats 7 more times until August 24

Summer Beginner Rueda (Cuban Salsa)
Summer Beginner Rueda (Cuban Salsa)

Step into the rhythm and energy of Cuban salsa rueda with this dynamic 8-week series designed for beginners! In this engaging and fun-filled class, yo…

At Sheldon Community Center, City of Eugene on July 2


Community crime report

  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1291 Umpqua Ave., Eugene, at 7 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A theft incident occurred near 3794 Keeler Ave., Eugene, at 6 p.m. on June 30. The person involved was cited instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 3 p.m. on June 30 near 1451 Umpqua Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for an unknown problem near 2415 Snelling Dr, Eugene, at 2 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 10 a.m. on June 30 near 135 Ayres Rd, Eugene.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 10 a.m. on June 30 near 1730 Tabor St., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for abandoned bikes near 500 E 4th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on June 30.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was made at 7 a.m. on June 30 near 300 Country Club Rd in Eugene.
     
  • A fraud incident occurred at 7 a.m. on June 30 near 1488 Bond Ln in Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1147 Umpqua Ave. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on June 30.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Road construction is taking place on Interstate 5, 2 miles south of the McKenzie Highway intersection, causing minimal traffic delays. Drivers should be cautious and watch for workers. The work includes striping the northbound and southbound “B” lanes and will involve short closures (1-2 hours) of on and off ramps at Exit 191 (Glenwood Blvd.) and Exit 189 (McVay/30th Ave.). One northbound lane is affected. The construction started on June 30.