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Good morning! It’s Aug. 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and hot in South Eugene
Today will be partly sunny and hot; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 94 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
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New state law will bring changes to testing in Eugene, Springfield school districts
By Lilly St. Angelo
Aug 19, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in South Eugene
Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW
Eugene residents who book a blood donation through Goodlabs can also receive a free, clinical-grade wellness panel.
At Bloodworks Eugene on August 20
Repeats 186 more times until February 22
Hearing Voices and Different Realities Discussion and Support Group
This group is a safe, accepting, peer‐led place to share and explore experiences such as hearing voices, having visions, or having unusual ways…
At The Trauma Healing Project on August 20
Repeats 17 more times until May 20
Trivia
🧠🎉 WEDNESDAY TRIVIA MADNESS AT DROP BEAR BREWERY! 🎉🧠 Think you’re smart? Prove it!
At Drop Bear Brewery on August 20
Repeats 15 more times until December 2
Community crime report
- A missing person report was taken near 2265 Orr Ln, Eugene, at midnight on Aug. 20.
- Police arrested someone for assault near 655 W 24th Ave. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on Aug. 18.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 4080 W Amazon Dr, Eugene at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19.
- A mail theft was reported near 2660 Oak St., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on Aug. 19.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 2222 Willamette St., Eugene, on Aug. 19 at noon
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction is happening near 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
- Construction is taking place in the parking lot at Willamette Street and W 52nd Avenue this week. Expect heavy equipment moving in and out of the area.
- From Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21, parking is closed on the west side of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place, and parts of the parking area north of W 29th Place to W 28th Avenue. The west side sidewalk of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place is also closed. Pedestrians should use the temporary ramp and sidewalk on the east side.
- McLean Boulevard is closed to through traffic from Graham Drive to the cul-de-sac this week for gas utility work. Residents still have access. Two detours are in place: one reroutes traffic before Graham Drive through Lasater, Randy, and 29th streets to McKendrick Street and McLean Boulevard; the other detours traffic from Graham Drive to Chambers Street via 28th Street.
- Construction is happening on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks, this week. Expect moderate delays as roads may be reduced to one lane or temporarily closed.
- Construction work continues this week on Hilyard Street (between 40th and 34th Avenue), Friendly Street and the 18th area, 24th Avenue (from Hilyard to Agate), and Alder Street (between 30th and 32nd). Crews are finishing up with cleanup and minor fixes. The impact on traffic is expected to be low.
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