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Good morning! It’s Oct. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with periods of sun in Northwest Eugene
Today will be pleasant with periods of clouds and sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 42. Mostly clear now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Friday
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Things to do in Northwest Eugene
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.
At Maurie Jacobs Park on October 14
Repeats 19 more times until December 17
TransPonder’s Fresh Food Pantry
TransPonder has partnered with FOOD for Lane County to address food needs and insecurity. Our in-person distribution program offers deli, dairy…
At The Maxwell on October 15
Repeats 9 more times until December 17
Community crime report
- A missing person was reported near 3578 Korbel St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on Oct. 13.
- A hit-and-run was reported near 1811 Hwy 99N, Eugene at 5 p.m. on Oct. 13.
- A car crash happened near the 3400 block of Cabernet Ln at 9 p.m. on Oct. 13. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
- A car crash happened near Prairie Rd at 6 a.m. on Oct. 13. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
- A threat and harassment incident happened near the 100 block of Lynnbrook Dr at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Long-term projects: – Prairie Road will be closed this week for construction at the Hwy 99 and Prairie Road intersection. Crews are building sidewalks, adding road markings, and landscaping near Maxwell Road. Use Irving Road, Beltline, or Chambers Road as detours.
- Construction on Bethel Road and nearby walkways is happening this week. Expect delays and possible lane closures. Watch for signs and cones.
- Paving work on River Road between Randy Pape Beltline and Green Lane is happening at night from Sunday the 11th through Thursday the 22nd. There will be lane shifts and occasional lane closures, but no full road closures.
- The Awbrey Park Safe Routes to School Project is mostly finished. There will be no work or traffic impacts this week.
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