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Good morning! It’s August 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very warm with sun and clouds in UO Campus Area
Today will be very warm with times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 87 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in UO Campus Area
Wandering Sonically with ALIVEDJP
Join us every Monday at noon for Wandering Sonically with ALIVEDJP.
At University of Oregon on August 17
Repeats 5 more times until September 21
Art Exploration Camp for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
Create art as a form of self-expression as you explore the visual arts in the galleries and studio of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art …
At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), Education Studio on August 17
Play Cribbage!
$3 entry. 4 games. All ages and very friendly! Come on down to The Annex Eugene to play fun and friendly cribbage every Monday from 6:30 PM…
At The Annex on August 17
Repeats 41 more times until May 31
Community crime report
- An assault arrest happened near 1960 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, at 7 p.m. on August 15.
- A burglary arrest happened near 1458 Ferry St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 15.
- A theft was reported near 2125 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, at 4 p.m. on August 16.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1844 Patterson St., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on August 15.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 435 E 18th Aly, Eugene, at noon on August 16.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction is happening near 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of today. Lanes may be reduced to one, so expect some delays. Traffic cones and signs will guide drivers, bikes, and pedestrians through the area, and construction workers will be available to help.
- Starting today through Friday, construction will take place at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue, with work continuing in the area through summer 2027. This includes new storm drains, wastewater and electrical connections, and road improvements. Parts of East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, and Columbia Alley will be affected, with vehicle detours at Agate Street, East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, Moss Street, and East 19th Avenue. Pedestrian routes will also be detoured, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street will be closed and combined with traffic lanes. Large trucks and construction equipment will be in the area.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
