Good morning! It’s April 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy with showers around in South Eugene

Today will be cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

Families near the J.H. Baxter Superfund site worry about chemical contamination and health risks, as regulators have not fully explained recent downstream pollutant test results.

My neighbor is a Superfund site: J.H. Baxter’s pollution lingers near thousands 

My neighbor is a Superfund site: J.H. Baxter’s pollution lingers near thousands 

By Ashli Blow

Apr 22, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in South Eugene

Open Mic
Open Mic

Step into the spotlight every Wednesday at Mulligans Pub for Open Mic Night. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, our stage welcomes …

At Mulligan’s Pub on April 22
Repeats 35 more times until December 30

Jane King Visiting Artist
Jane King Visiting Artist

Event Title: Scot Thompson – Jane King Event State: Confirmed Organization: Media Arts Dept Organizer: ellisonb@lanecc.edu Categories: Current Student…

At Lane Community College on April 22
Repeats once more on April 23

Doremus Scudder at The O'Brien Photo Gallery
Doremus Scudder at The O’Brien Photo Gallery

Death Valley Dunes – Sand and Stone Photographs by Doremus Scudder The show runs from February 28 through April 29 There will be an artist reception o…

At O’Brien Photo Enterprises on April 22
Repeats 5 more times until April 29

Earth Week: Bird Identification Walk
Earth Week: Bird Identification Walk

Learn more about our wonderful bird friends on campus (there are so much more than turkeys!). On this easy walk, students in Biology 103 Bird Ecology …

At Lane Community College on April 22
Repeats once more on April 23


Community crime report

  • There was a traffic hazard reported near E 30th Ave. at 4 p.m. on April 21.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken near 1919 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene at 4 p.m. on April 21.
     
  • A shoplifting incident was reported near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on April 21.
     
  • A theft was reported near 590 W 26th Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on April 21.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street. Traffic impact is expected to be low.