Good morning! It’s November 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy in UO Campus Area

Today will be mostly cloudy. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 33. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Rain tomorrow night


Top news from nearby

Fairmount neighbors oppose UO’s plan for taller dorms, fearing negative impacts on the historic neighborhood amid the university’s campus housing expansion and land-use changes.

Neighbors push back as UO seeks taller buildings in dorm development

Neighbors push back as UO seeks taller buildings in dorm development

By Grace Chinowsky

Nov 18, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in UO Campus Area

Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden Work Party
Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden Work Party

Learn gardening techniques and meet fellow garden enthusiasts at this weekly volunteer work party. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32573

At Hendricks Park on November 18
Repeats 6 more times until December 30

Film Screening of
Film Screening of “Vietnamerica,” a National Simulcast

In partnership with GETSEA – the Consortium of Centers for Southeast Asian Studies, the UO US-Vietnam Research Center and the Center for Asian and Pac…

At Justice Bean Hall on November 18

Promoting CommUNITY: Interfaith Dialogue
Promoting CommUNITY: Interfaith Dialogue

Join local faith leaders from a variety of traditions for an open and welcoming conversation about the power of interfaith dialogue. Together, we’ll e…

At Eugene Family YMCA on November 18

OcTubaFest
OcTubaFest

More information coming soon.

At Berwick Hall on November 18


Community crime report

  • A theft was reported, and services were refused by CAHOOTS. This happened near 400 E 19th Ave., Eugene, at noon on November 17.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1700 Villard St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1965 E 15th Ave., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 659 E Broadway, Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1610 Hilyard St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1837 Patterson St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1410 Orchard St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     

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. Drivers should use Agate Street and Moss Street to reach East 19th Avenue. Pedestrians can walk on the north side of East 17th Avenue, but mid-block access on Columbia Street is closed on both sides. Cyclists should use Agate Street to the west and Moss Street to the east. Amazon Parkway between 19th and 24th Avenue is under construction for the Amazon Creek Restoration, but traffic impact is expected to be low.