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

Sunny and very warm in UO Campus Area

Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 91 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Eugene Springfield NAACP President Demond Hawkins calls for community action against ICE detentions, emphasizing immigration as a human rights issue. The NAACP is expanding services and launching the Good Trouble Library, seeking book donations on Black and civil rights history.


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

JSMA Art Camp: Animals in Art
JSMA Art Camp: Animals in Art

Join this week long art camp at the JSMA where campers will explore the real and mythical animals present in art. We will spend the week exploring and…

At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), Studio on July 18

Family Fun in the Sun-Native Innovation
Family Fun in the Sun-Native Innovation

Join us in our native plant courtyard for family-friendly bilingual activities. Explore how Native American people have used knowledge, creativity, an…

At on July 18
Repeats once more on July 19

Tri-City Dust Devils at Eugene Emeralds
Tri-City Dust Devils at Eugene Emeralds

At PK Park on July 18
Repeats once more on July 20


Property development

  • A zoning application for a conditional use permit has been filed for 1810 Alder Street. Submitted on July 17, this proposal seeks to modify the current zoning regulations for the property, potentially paving the way for new uses that align with the area’s evolving needs. (view application)
     

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.

  • Beppe & Gianni’s Trattoria at 1646 E 19th Ave., passed a county health inspection on June 23 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • A hit-and-run incident was reported near 362 E 12th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A theft was reported at 10 a.m. on July 17 near 1364 Patterson St. in Eugene.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 10 a.m. on July 17 near 773 E 16th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • Police found illegal items and filed a report at 9 a.m. on July 17 near 307 E 14th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while assisting Public Works. This happened near Franklin Blvd. and Walnut St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 17.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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