Good morning! It’s May 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to sun in South Eugene

Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 44. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday


South Eugene news

Oregon wildfire season: Conditions point to ‘brutal summer’

Oregon wildfire season: Conditions point to ‘brutal summer’

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

May 8, 2026

4J budget panel advances 2026-27 budget, slashing $29 million

4J budget panel advances 2026-27 budget, slashing $29 million

By Lilly St. Angelo

May 7, 2026


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Things to do in South Eugene

Harlan Rivers
Harlan Rivers

🎶 Live Music at Drop Bear Brewery! 🎶 Join us Saturday night, May 8th, for an incredible evening with the talented Harlan Rivers — our very own local f…

At Drop Bear Brewery on May 8

Corwin Bolt & The Wingnuts
Corwin Bolt & The Wingnuts

Come enjoy an amazing night of live music by Corwin Bolt and the wingnuts live at the Garden on Friendly, Craft Taps, food trucks, live music!

At The Garden on Friendly on May 8

Cassie and Maggie, Celtic Music from Canada
Cassie and Maggie, Celtic Music from Canada

Friday, May 8  Cassie and Maggie Unity of the Valley 3912 Dillard $21/24  7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.turningtidesmusic.org With over 17 combined Canadia…

At Unity of the Valley on May 8

Keely & Du
Keely & Du

The story centers on Du, a right-to-life activist, and Keely, a pregnant rape victim whom Du is confining. Through the course of the play, the two wom…

At The Very Little Theatre on May 8
Repeats 5 more times until May 17


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.


No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!