Good morning! It’s August 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in North Eugene

Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 86 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon

Looking ahead: A heat wave starting tomorrow


Top news from nearby

The University of Oregon will notify employees of layoffs starting Sept. 8, implementing 2.5% budget cuts across schools and colleges to address a growing deficit.

UO braces for more layoffs as budget cut plans take shape

UO braces for more layoffs as budget cut plans take shape

By Grace Chinowsky

Aug 20, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in North Eugene

Ana Leovy exhibit
Ana Leovy exhibit

The Student Activities Board invites you to view works by Ana Leovy in the Adell McMillan Gallery. Based in Cancun, Mexico, Ana Leovy is a graphic des…

At Erb Memorial Union on August 20
Repeats 28 more times until September 24

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 10
Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 10

At Eugene Science Center on August 20
Repeats 2 more times until August 22

Adults: Paint Watercolor Birds
Adults: Paint Watercolor Birds

Adults: sign up to learn to paint watercolor birds. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34267

At Sheldon Branch Library on August 20


Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

  • Regal Cinemas 15 at 500 Valley River Ctr, passed a county health inspection on August 5 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near the 900 block of Division Ave. at midnight on August 20.
     
  • A car crash happened near Delta Hwy at 9 p.m. on August 19. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A vehicle was impounded for a traffic issue near Delta Hwy at 8 p.m. on August 19.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 19.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 89600 block of N Game Farm Rd at 2 p.m. on August 19.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2900 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • A report of criminal mistreatment was taken near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near the 89300 block of N Game Farm Rd at 10 a.m. August 19.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3285 Western Dr, Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 1927 Elkhorn Dr, Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported to the desk officer near 90 Commons Dr, Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • Police served a warrant and took a report near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 4 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near Pond Mp 1.5 at 2 p.m. on August 18.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Gilham Road between Ayres Road and Don Juan Avenue in Lane County. Work started April 14 and is expected to finish by December 31. Crews are installing storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Detours are in place and flaggers are directing traffic.