Good morning! It’s October 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy in UO Campus Area

Today will be mostly cloudy. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 46.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Friday morning through Saturday afternoon


Top news from nearby

Eugene entrepreneur David Laker imports premium Ugandan vanilla beans and helps local farmers add beekeeping for extra income alongside vanilla production.

Eugene entrepreneur brings fresh Ugandan vanilla to Oregon 

Eugene entrepreneur brings fresh Ugandan vanilla to Oregon 

By Vanessa Salvia

Oct 22, 2025


What’s new around you

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

“James Lavadour: Land of Origin” Exhibition

James Lavadour: Land of Origin presents the most comprehensive survey to date of works by painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). Spannin…

At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on October 22
Repeats 59 more times until January 11

Promoting CommUNITY: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Promoting CommUNITY: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

Join us as we explore the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals and understand the power of inclusive words and actions in creating a sense of b…

At Eugene Family YMCA on October 22

Borders and Belonging: Toward a Fair Immigration Policy; Hiroshi Motomura
Borders and Belonging: Toward a Fair Immigration Policy; Hiroshi Motomura

Distinguished Professor of Law Hiroshi Motomura, Co-Director of the UCLA School of Law’s Center for Immigration Law and Policy, is a leading scholar o…

At Knight Law Center room 175 on October 22

Dia de los Muertos Exhibit
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit

The 32nd annual Día de los Muertos Exhibit, opening with a Fiesta Reception on Friday, October 17, from 5 – 8 p.m., features work by 29 artists from t…

At Maude Kerns Art Center on October 22
Repeats 14 more times until November 7


Community crime report

  • A mail theft was reported near 1690 Patterson St., Eugene at 6 p.m. on October 21.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2160 Elk Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on October 21.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1865 Ferry Aly, Eugene at noon on October 21.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1584 Alder St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on October 21.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1860 Alder St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on October 21.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1465 Patterson St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on October 21.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1759 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 21.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Construction is happening at Amazon Creek for a restoration project, but it is not expected to cause much traffic disruption. – There is moderate construction work on Franklin Boulevard for repairs to the LTD EMX Corridor. – East 17th Avenue and Columbia Street are closed for construction 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. Bicyclists should use Agate Street or Moss Street. Large trucks and equipment will be in the area during construction.