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Good morning! It’s April 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cooler in UO Campus Area
Today will be partly sunny and cooler but pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 40. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 a.m.
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Apr 7, 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
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 7
Repeats once more on April 8
Hard Ticket to Hawaii
Start with several scantily clad Playboy playmates playing DEA agents in a tropical setting. Add some rocket launchers, radioactive snakes and the mos…
At Art House on April 7
Peer Mindfulness Collective: Meditation & 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 7
Property development
- On April 2, city officials formally approved a zoning application for a project at 1200 Alder St. The proposal requests a minor adjustment to the city code regarding building mass and facade, specifically seeking to change the maximum building dimension requirements for the site. (view application)
Community crime report
- A report of menacing was taken near E 24th Ave. and Harris St. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on April 5.
- A theft was reported near 548 E 13th Ave., Eugene on April 6 at 11 a.m.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 662 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on April 6.
- A report was taken about a blocked driveway near 1058 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 5 p.m. on April 6.
- A report was taken about found animals near 1333 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 7 p.m. on April 6.
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.
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