Good morning! It’s April 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and very warm in UO Campus Area

Today will be partly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 43. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler tomorrow


Top news from nearby

UO running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples, 31, uses tough coaching, inspired by his father’s belief that being “mean” is sometimes necessary to push players to their potential.

For UO running backs coach, being ‘mean’ comes with the territory

For UO running backs coach, being ‘mean’ comes with the territory

By Tyson Alger

Apr 6, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

Cribbage w/ Eugene Cribbage
Cribbage w/ Eugene Cribbage

Come on down to The Annex Eugene to play fun and friendly cribbage every Wednesday from 6:30PM(sharp)-8:30PM! You do not need to be a great (or even g…

At The Annex Eugene on April 6
Repeats 38 more times until December 28

Grad Fair 2026
Grad Fair 2026

Commencement is on its way, and The Duck Store has what you need to celebrate your achievement. From your cap & gown, stoles of all kinds, graduation …

At The Duck Store on April 6
Repeats 2 more times until April 8


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for the properties at 871 and 895 E 13th Ave. The proposal involves a property line adjustment between these two addresses. No additional details about the project have been provided at this time. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near Hilyard St. and E 13th Aly in Eugene at 2 a.m. on April 5.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1860 Alder St., Eugene at 3 a.m. on April 5.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 410 E 14th Ave., Eugene at noon on April 4.
     
  • A warrant was served near E 16th Ave. and Concord Ave. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on April 3.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near Pearl St. and E 16th Ave. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 5.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Columbia Street at East 17th Avenue is closed for construction work on stormwater, wastewater, and electrical utilities. Traffic is being detoured to Agate Street and Moss Street to reach East 19th Avenue. Pedestrians can use the north side of East 17th Avenue, but mid-block access on Columbia Street is closed on both sides. Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but traffic impact is expected to be low.