Good morning! It’s April 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A brief shower or two in Northwest Eugene
Today will be rather cloudy with a brief shower or two. There is a 81% chance of rain. The high will be 56 with a low of 31. Showers now, changing to mostly cloudy w/ showers at 7 a.m.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk
Our Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk begins at Maurie Jacobs Park , the meeting point of several powerful natural systems. This landsca…
At Maurie Jacobs Park on April 16
Repeats 69 more times until December 17

Karaoke w/ Adam
Step up, grab the mic, and own the stage! We’ve got food and drinks to fuel your courage. Bring your friends to sing with you or cheer you on and sing…
At Happy Hours on April 16
Repeats 39 more times until August 28

King’s Luau
Join us at River Road Park for a tropical evening of fun at our Luau with Elvis! Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dinner featuring island favorites…
At River Road Park and Recreation District on April 17

Rock’n Rewind
Come on down and dance to your favorite Classic Rock dance tunes. No cover, 21 and over
At Happy Hours on April 18
Repeats once more on April 19
Community crime report
- A missing person was reported near 150 N Mckinley St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on April 15.
- A burglary happened near the 400 block of River Ave. at 9 p.m. on April 15.
- A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near Hansen Ln and River Rd in Eugene at 3 p.m. on April 15.
- A theft happened near 1510 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 1 p.m. on April 15. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
- A report was taken after police assisted the sheriff’s office with an incident near Filbert Ave. and Park Ave. in Eugene at 4 a.m. on April 15.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and continues east along Maxwell Road up to the overpass bridge. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. Crews are building new sidewalks to connect the River Road and Bethel neighborhoods, and to link to a new sidewalk on Highway 99 at Prairie Road. The project will also add a new railroad crossing.
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