Good morning! It’s April 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Occasional rain this morning in Northwest Eugene

Today will be periods of rain this morning, then intervals of clouds and sunshine this afternoon with a brief shower or two. There is a 88% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Tuesday night through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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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 landsca…

At Maurie Jacobs Park on April 15
Repeats 70 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 April 16
Repeats 39 more times until August 28

King's Luau
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


Community crime report

  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian near Northwest Expressway at 2 a.m. on April 15.
     
  • A car crash happened near Northwest Expressway at 10 a.m. on April 14. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants near the 1400 block of Lake Dr at 9 a.m. on April 14.
     
  • A disturbance involving threats happened near the 3500 block of Archwood St. at 10 p.m. on April 14.
     
  • A fraud incident happened near the 800 block of Ivy Ave. at 5 p.m. on April 14.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road up to the overpass bridge. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road while workers build new sidewalks to connect River Road and Bethel neighborhoods, linking to a new sidewalk on Highway 99 at Prairie Road. The project will also add a new railroad crossing.