Good morning! It’s August 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and very warm in UO Campus Area

Today will be partly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 88 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: A heat wave from Tuesday into Thursday


Top news from nearby

Bethel School District is integrating special education students into general education classrooms in neighborhood schools, aligning with a statewide trend, despite some teachers’ concerns about the transition.

Bethel begins transition of special education students to neighborhood schools I’m

Bethel begins transition of special education students to neighborhood schools I’m

By Lilly St. Angelo

Aug 29, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ 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

God is Unavailable
God is Unavailable

God Is Unavailable is an autobiographical dramatic comedy and chronicles the tumultuous story of a young black gay boy and his religious but streetwis…

At The Very Little Theatre on August 29
Repeats 2 more times until August 31

The Nest: Freshmen Fly-In
The Nest: Freshmen Fly-In

Welcome, freshmen! Get ready to spread your wings and soar at The Nest: Freshmen Fly-In, a fun event just for you to kick off your college j

At Hendricks Park on August 29

FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN: Power Play for the Planet
FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN: Power Play for the Planet

Saving planet Earth together is loads of fun! Play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. The whole family will enjoy exploring our planet…

At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on August 29
Repeats once more on August 30

Family Fun in the Sun-Power Play for the Planet
Family Fun in the Sun-Power Play for the Planet

Join us in the museum’s courtyard this summer for lots of family fun with hands-on activities highlighting themes from the museum. Activities are bili…

At on August 29
Repeats once more on August 30


Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

  • Dave’s Hot Chicken at 1285 Alder St., passed a county health inspection on August 14 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • A report was taken about a suspicious situation near E 24th Ave. and Hilyard St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 28.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 2091 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 28.
     
  • A report was taken for an unlawful vehicle entry near 1180 Patterson St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 28.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1840 Garden Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 28.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 599 E Broadway, Eugene, at noon on August 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2395 University St., Eugene at noon on August 28.
     
  • A forgery was reported near 2407 Alder St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 28.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!