Northwest Eugene Community Newsletter for Tuesday, April 21

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

Rain and drizzle this morning in Northwest Eugene

Today will be cloudy; occasional rain and drizzle this morning followed by brief showers this afternoon. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late Monday night through tomorrow afternoon

Top news from nearby

Springfield’s Willamette Valley Mormon temple opens for public tours April 23–May 4 (except Sundays), serving over 28,000 members in Lane and nearby counties.

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield

By Lilly St. Angelo

Apr 21, 2026

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Tuesday Nights w/ Rich Fisher

Settle in for smooth solos, heartfelt covers, and easygoing vibes all night long. Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or just unwinding …

At Happy Hours on April 21
Repeats 6 more times until June 2

Open Mic

Calling all musicians, singers, and bands! Grab your instrument of choice, warm up those vocals, and take the stage for a night of live, original sou…

At Happy Hours on April 21
Repeats 22 more times until July 28

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Community crime report

• A burglary happened near the 1000 block of Maxwell Rd at 9 p.m. on April 20.
   
• A report was taken about missing juveniles near 850 Howard Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on April 20.
   
• A juvenile was reported missing near the 800 block of Howard Ave. at 4 p.m. on April 20.
   
• A person was reported missing near the 200 block of Oak Leaf Dr at 2 p.m. on April 20.
   
• A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 1036 Tyson Ln, Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 20.
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: Construction is happening at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and 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. Drivers can use Beltline to NW Expressway, Beltline to River Road, or Chambers Road to River Road as alternate routes. When finished, the project will have new sidewalks and a new railroad crossing.
   

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