Good morning! It’s April 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy and warm in Northwest Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy and warm. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow afternoon through Sunday evening


Top news from nearby

Four Buena Vista Elementary fifth graders, the Reading Koalas, will represent 4J at the Oregon Battle of the Books state championship in Salem on April 11.

Book lovers to best friends: 4J fifth graders head to Battle of the Books state championship

Book lovers to best friends: 4J fifth graders head to Battle of the Books state championship

By Lilly St. Angelo

Apr 9, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Karaoke w/ Adam
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 9
Repeats 41 more times until August 28

Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk
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 9
Repeats 71 more times until December 17


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 1734 Elkay Dr., proposing a property line adjustment at the site. The application is currently under review by city planning officials. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A car crash happened near Northwest Expressway at 3 p.m. on April 8. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A car crash happened near the 1400 block of Lake Dr at 10 a.m. on April 8. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 560 Irvington Dr, Eugene on April 8 at 1 p.m.
     
  • A theft happened near the 3000 block of Memory Ln at noon on April 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1553 River Rd, Eugene at 1 p.m. on April 8.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening in West Eugene to add new lighting and a walking path. There is no impact on traffic.