Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in UO Campus Area
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 91 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
UO Campus Area news
Perfect storm of big construction projects squeezes small campus-area shops
By Taylor Goebel
Jul 31, 2026
Lane County commissioners OK $1.3 million settlement in foreclosure proceeds case
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 31, 2026
Friday event in Kesey Square will feature Mexican music and Caribbean dance
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 31, 2026
A whirlwind summer behind him, it’s time for Ducks star Dante Moore to stoke the ‘fire’
By Tyson Alger
Jul 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in UO Campus Area

America at 250-Before, Between, Beyond
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…
At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on July 31
Repeats 168 more times until March 27
Community crime report
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 933 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 1 p.m. on July 30.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1759 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 30.
- A car crash with no injuries was reported near E 13th Ave. and Pearl St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 30. Police took a report at the scene.
- A report of stolen property was taken near 417 E 13th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 30.
- An alleged prowler was arrested near 1883 Garden Ave. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on July 29.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect some delays and possible lane reductions to just one lane. There will be traffic cones and signs to help guide you.
Construction is also taking place at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue from Monday through today. This work affects parts of East 17th Avenue (from east of Agate Street to Columbia Street and from East 17th Avenue to Moss Avenue), as well as sections of Columbia Street and Columbia Alley. Construction will continue through summer 2027. Vehicle detours are set up at Agate Street, East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, Moss Street, and East 19th Avenue. Pedestrian routes are also detoured, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street are closed and combined with traffic lanes. Large trucks and construction equipment are in the area.
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