Good morning! It’s May 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in Northwest Eugene
Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 46. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Safe Transportation for All: News Conference and Rally
Stand in solidarity with BEST, Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson, and other community groups and leaders for safe and welcoming streets for people from all …
At Rosetta Place Park on May 20

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 20
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Community crime report
- Police stopped a person who was wanted by authorities near the 100 block of Lynnbrook Dr at noon on May 19.
- A person was arrested during a traffic stop near W 5th Ave. and Fillmore St. in Eugene just after midnight on May 19.
- A car crash happened near Maxwell Rd at 5 p.m. on May 19. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
- A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near Maxwell Rd and Prairie Rd in Eugene at 5 p.m. on May 19.
- A reckless driving incident happened near the Beltline westbound off-ramp at noon on May 19.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Chambers Street is under construction for seismic bridge retrofits, causing moderate traffic impacts.
– Maxwell Road is closed eastbound at Prairie Road due to construction. Crews are improving the intersection and building new sidewalks to connect the River Road and Bethel neighborhoods. The work extends east on Maxwell Road up to the overpass bridge. The project will include new sidewalks and a new railroad crossing when finished.
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