Good morning! It’s May 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and warmer in Northwest Eugene

Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed and high amounts of tree pollen in the air.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Sunday


Top news from nearby

White Bird Clinic launched a mobile medical clinic at Community Supported Shelters on West 11th Avenue to provide accessible healthcare for unhoused residents.

‘Game changer’: A new mobile medical clinic serves unhoused

‘Game changer’: A new mobile medical clinic serves unhoused

By Grace Chinowsky

May 21, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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

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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

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 landscape…

At Maurie Jacobs Park on May 21
Repeats 59 more times until December 17

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 May 21
Repeats 29 more times until August 28

NEHS Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof
NEHS Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof

NEHS Theater proudly presents Fiddler on the Roof, with a full live orchestra! Running May 14th through the 23rd. Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry…

At North Eugene High School on May 22
Repeats 2 more times until May 23


Community crime report

  • A shoplifting incident happened near 2030 River Rd, Eugene at 6 p.m. on May 20. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A vehicle and a bicycle were involved in a crash. It happened near River Rd and River Ave. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on May 20. A report was taken.
     
  • A report of theft by deception was taken near 4629 Calumet Way, Eugene at 3 p.m. on May 20.
     
  • An arrest was made for another reason near the 2600 block of Roosevelt at 3 p.m. on May 20.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near W 6th Ave. and Fillmore St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 2 p.m. on May 20.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Long-term projects: Chambers Street is under construction for seismic bridge retrofits, causing moderate traffic delays. Maxwell Road is closed eastbound at Prairie Road for construction. Crews are improving the intersection and building new sidewalks connecting River Road and Bethel neighborhoods, with work extending to a new sidewalk on Highway 99 at Prairie Road. The project also includes a new railroad crossing.