Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in UO Campus Area

Today will be pleasant with sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 43. Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tomorrow night through Thursday afternoon


Top news from nearby

Lane County’s historic covered bridges require costly maintenance, prompting officials to debate balancing preservation with budget limits and raising concerns about their future as community landmarks.

Covered bridges of Lane County: Historic charm meets costly upkeep

Covered bridges of Lane County: Historic charm meets costly upkeep

By Ben Botkin

Mar 2, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

Farm Worker Solidarity Summit
Farm Worker Solidarity Summit

Farm Worker Solidarity Summit is a free conference sponsored by UO Multicultural Center. It features afternoon workshops on issues relating to farmwor…

At EMU Ballroom, University of Oregon on March 2

How to: Job Searching & Networking on LinkedIn (Workshop)
How to: Job Searching & Networking on LinkedIn (Workshop)

Ever feel like you’re not using LinkedIn to its full potential? Not even sure where to start? Let’s fix that in just 45 minutes! We’ll show you how to…

At Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall, 50P (UCC Conference Room) on March 2

Filippo Gorini: Murdock International Piano Series
Filippo Gorini: Murdock International Piano Series

Filippo Gorini’s musicianship has drawn unanimous acclaim in recitals in venues such as Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, New York Carnegie Hall, Amsterdam C…

At Beall Concert Hall on March 3


Community crime report

  • A robbery was reported near 2091 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 7 a.m. on March 1.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1755 Mill St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on March 1.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near 1343 High St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on February 28.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near E 14th Ave. and High Alley in Eugene at midnight on February 28.
     
  • A person was arrested on a warrant near Concord Ave. and E 15th Ave. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on February 27.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Columbia Street at East 17th Avenue is closed for construction on stormwater, wastewater, and electrical utilities. Traffic is detoured to Agate Street and Moss Street, connecting to 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. Bicyclists should use Agate Street or Moss Street. Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but no traffic impacts are expected.