Good morning! It’s April 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain and drizzle this morning in UO Campus Area

Today will be cloudy; occasional rain and drizzle this morning followed by brief showers this afternoon. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

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


Top news from nearby

Springfield’s Willamette Valley Mormon temple opens for public tours April 23–May 4 (except Sundays), serving over 28,000 members in Lane and nearby counties.

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield

By Lilly St. Angelo

Apr 21, 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

World Views: Let's go to Japan!
World Views: Let’s go to Japan!

Join us each month at the Mills International Center for a trip around the world. UO students and ICSP members will organize presentations and activit…

At Mills International Center on April 21

Peer Mindfulness Collective - Meditation and Psychology Talk
Peer Mindfulness Collective – Meditation and Psychology Talk

Each week we do various mindfulness practices, feature an informational talk, have discussions, and share time to connect. Reach out to Sage Liskey at…

At Trauma Healing Project (THP) on April 21
Repeats 2 more times until May 5

Recovery Dharma Buddhist Recovery Meeting
Recovery Dharma Buddhist Recovery Meeting

Recovery Dharma offers an approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Our program is peer-led and non-theistic. We welcome all those who wish t…

At First Congregational Church on April 21
Repeats once more on April 28

April Commute Challenge on Get There
April Commute Challenge on Get There

The University of Oregon is competing in the first-ever Get There Commute Challenge, happening April 13-26! We are competing against other employers a…

At University of Oregon on April 22
Repeats 4 more times until April 26


Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near Alder St. and E 12th Ave. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on April 20.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 960 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on April 20.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue will close parts of East 17th Avenue (from east of Agate Street to Columbia Street and from East 17th Avenue to Moss Avenue), Columbia Street, and Columbia Alley from Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24. Vehicle detours will be set up at Agate Street, East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, Moss Street, and East 19th Avenue. Pedestrian routes will also be changed, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street will be closed and merged with traffic lanes. Large trucks and equipment will be in the area. Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but traffic impact is expected to be low.