Good morning! It’s February 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain and snow showers in South Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy and chilly with a couple of showers; perhaps mixed with snow early in the day. There is a 85% chance of rain. The high will be 43 with a low of 34. Flurries now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain this evening will change to snow and accumulate a coating to an inch before ending tomorrow morning


Top news from nearby

At least 13 bills would offer immigrant protections: Here’s where each stands

At least 13 bills would offer immigrant protections: Here’s where each stands

By Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle

Feb 18, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in South Eugene

Free Lunch on Wednesdays (FLOW)
Free Lunch on Wednesdays (FLOW)

Students, do you want a free, nutritious, and delicious lunch every Wednesday? FLOW happens weeks 2-10 each term. All food is either catered or prepar…

At Lane Community College on February 18
Repeats 12 more times until June 3

Basic Climb School - Mountaineering and Rock Climbing
Basic Climb School – Mountaineering and Rock Climbing

The Obsidians are offering a Basic Climb School to help people learn the skills needed to participate safely on climbs in alpine environments. The emp…

At Obsidians Lodge & Outdoor Locations on February 18
Repeats 2 more times until March 10

Black and White Infrared Photography by Donald Myers.
Black and White Infrared Photography by Donald Myers.

lack and White Infrared Photography by Donald Myers. The Show runs from January 3 through February 26 There will be an artist reception on Saturday Ja…

At The O’Brien Photo Gallery on February 18
Repeats 6 more times until February 26

Dr. Jarvis Givens
Dr. Jarvis Givens

Harvard University professor Dr. Jarvis R. Givens-a leading scholar of American educational history and African American Studies-joins us for a studen…

At Lane Community College on February 18


Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 2150 Harvard Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on February 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 1 a.m. on February 17.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but no traffic impacts are expected. Construction at the intersection of W 30th Avenue and Portland Street is causing moderate traffic impact.