Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Hot with plenty of sunshine in Northwest Eugene

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Lane County struggles with road maintenance and transit funding after a failed transportation bill, but new legislation supports behavioral health projects, including a psychiatric hospital in Springfield and funding for the Lane Stabilization Center.


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Thursdays in the Park - The Greg Nestler Trio
Thursdays in the Park – The Greg Nestler Trio

Free blues-rock concert at Emerald Park with The Greg Nestler Trio. Food truck, Red Five Hotdogs opens @ 5:30 P.M.

At on July 3

River Road Community Organization General Meeting
River Road Community Organization General Meeting

At River Road Annex on July 7
Repeats 9 more times until April 6

River Road monthly community gathering
River Road monthly community gathering

Monthly community organization meeting featuring speakers and issues of neighborhood interest. in person or online at Google Meet meet.google.com/iik-…

At River Road Annex on July 7
Repeats 21 more times until April 5


Did you know?

Percent of people 25+ with a graduate or professional degree in your community is

12%

compared with…

Unknown
14%

Community crime report

  • A report was taken for the unauthorized use of a vehicle near 2555 Roosevelt Blvd. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A report was taken about dogs running loose near the 2041 block of Empire Park Dr in Eugene at 3 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A criminal trespass incident was resolved near Bethel Dr and Haig St. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • An assault was reported near 550 River Rd in Eugene at 11 a.m. on June 30.
      
  • There was an assault reported near 550 River Rd in Eugene. The report was taken at 8 a.m. on June 30.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near W 2nd Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at 6 a.m. on June 30.
     
  • There was a safety hazard incident near Northwest Expressway at 5 a.m. on June 28.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Road construction is taking place on Interstate 5, 2 miles south of the McKenzie Highway intersection, causing minimal traffic delays. Drivers should be cautious and watch for workers. The work includes striping the northbound and southbound “B” lanes and will involve short closures (1-2 hours) of on and off ramps at Exit 191 (Glenwood Blvd.) and Exit 189 (McVay/30th Ave.). One northbound lane is affected. The construction started on June 30.