Good morning! It’s April 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and very warm in Northwest Eugene

Today will be partly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 80 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. Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler tomorrow


Top news from nearby

UO running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples, 31, uses tough coaching, inspired by his father’s belief that being “mean” is sometimes necessary to push players to their potential.

For UO running backs coach, being ‘mean’ comes with the territory

For UO running backs coach, being ‘mean’ comes with the territory

By Tyson Alger

Apr 6, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Karaoke w/ DJ Johnben
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 6
Repeats 16 more times until June 1

Open mic at Houndstooth
Open mic at Houndstooth

Open mic. Drawing for slots at 5:30. Generally 3 songs or 15 minutes unless there are a lot of people wanting to play. Then 2 songs/10 minutes. 21+

At Houndstooth Public House on April 6
Repeats 6 more times until May 25


Community crime report

  • A family child abuse incident happened near the 3000 block of Hyacinth St. at 10 a.m. on April 4.
     
  • A drug overdose happened near the 3000 block of Hyacinth St. at midnight on April 4.
     
  • There was an assault near the 600 block of Dean Ave. at 4 p.m. on April 5.
     
  • A burglary happened near the 3300 block of Gardenia Way at 6 p.m. on April 4.
     
  • A child was found and a report was taken near 2654 Edgewood Dr, Eugene at 7 a.m. on April 5.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Chambers Street is under construction for seismic bridge upgrades, causing moderate traffic delays. In West Eugene, construction is happening to add new lighting and a walking path, but there are no traffic impacts.