Good morning! It’s April 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
An afternoon shower possible in Northwest Eugene
Today will be mostly cloudy with a shower possible this afternoon. There is a 30% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 50. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Karaoke w/ DJ Johnben
Sing It Loud with DJ Johnben’s Karaoke! Grab the mic, choose your favorite song, and let the good times roll! Whether you’re a shower singer or a s…
At Happy Hours on April 20
Repeats 12 more times until June 1

Open Mic
Open mic. Drawing for slots at 5:30. First slot at 6:00. Generally, 3 songs or 15 minutes unless there are a lot of people wanting to play. Then 2 so…
At Houndstooth Public House on April 20
Repeats 2 more times until May 11
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 2222 Hwy 99n, Eugene at midnight on April 19.
- A restraining order was violated near the 200 block of River Loop 2 at 1 p.m. on April 18.
- A threat and harassment incident happened near the 2700 block of Summer Ln at 6 a.m. on April 19.
- A report of menacing was taken near 338 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 6 p.m. on April 18.
- Police were called about someone using a vehicle without permission near 1691 River Rd, Eugene at 1 p.m. on April 19.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road up to the overpass bridge. Crews are building new sidewalks to connect the River Road and Bethel neighborhoods, linking to a new sidewalk on Highway 99 at Prairie Road. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. Use alternate routes like Beltline to NW Expressway, Beltline to River Road, or Chambers Road to River Road. The project will add new sidewalks and a new railroad crossing.
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