Good morning! It’s April 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in UO Campus Area

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 34. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy w/ showers at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow


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Things to do in UO Campus Area

America at 250-Before, Between, Beyond Opening Weekend Celebration
America at 250-Before, Between, Beyond Opening Weekend Celebration

America’s history is the story of all of us. As the United States commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come ex…

At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on April 24
Repeats 114 more times until October 1

2026 Regional Oregon Civics Bee
2026 Regional Oregon Civics Bee

3-3:30 pm: Finalists Arrive 4 pm: Welcome 4:15 pm: Competition Begins Round 1: 10 multiple choice questions Round 2: 10 multiple choice…

At Ford Alumni Center on April 24


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1155 Mill St., Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 23.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1965 Patterson St., Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 23.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue is causing closures and detours from Monday, April 20 to today. The work includes installing new storm, wastewater, and electrical connections, along with surface improvements. Parts of East 17th Avenue (from east of Agate Street to Columbia Street and from East 17th Avenue to Moss Avenue), Columbia Street, and Columbia Alley are affected. Vehicle detours are set up at Agate Street, East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, Moss Street, and East 19th Avenue. Pedestrian routes are also being rerouted, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street are closed and merged with traffic lanes. Large trucks and equipment are in the area during construction. Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, with only a low impact on traffic.