Good morning! It’s February 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny with fog in UO Campus Area

Today will be mostly sunny with fog. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 56 with a low of 34. Mostly clear now, changing to fog at 7 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Oregon men’s basketball, with three wins in four games and university backing for Coach Dana Altman, is reviving NCAA Tournament hopes and aiming for a late-season surge.


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

Oregon Ducks Softball vs. Stetson University Hatters Softball
Oregon Ducks Softball vs. Stetson University Hatters Softball

At Jane Sanders Stadium on February 27

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance
The Found Dog Ribbon Dance

“The Found Dog Ribbon Dance” is a quirky comedy by Dominic Finocchiaro. Norma is a professional cuddler, the first in her Northwest city. Her professi…

At The Very Little Theatre on February 27
Repeats 5 more times until March 8

Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare   Directed by Jerry Ferraccio   February 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, & March 1st   Shakespeare’s immortal comedy …

At Robinson Theatre on February 27
Repeats 2 more times until March 1


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for starting a fire in a trash bin near Kincaid St. and E 19th Ave. in Eugene. The incident happened at 1 p.m. on February 26.
     
  • A report was taken about unattended children near E 20th Ave. and Agate St. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on February 26.
     
  • A suspicious person was arrested near 1080 Patterson St., Eugene at 8 p.m. on February 26.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle happened near 1739 Ferry St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on February 26.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1450 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on February 26.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue are closed for construction work on stormwater, wastewater, and electrical utilities. Drivers should use Agate Street and Moss Street to get to East 19th Avenue. Pedestrians can walk on the north side of East 17th Avenue, but mid-block access on Columbia Street is closed on both sides. Cyclists should use Agate Street to the west and Moss Street to the east. Large trucks and equipment are present in the area during construction.