Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and not as hot in UO Campus Area

Today will be not as hot with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 88 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon

Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night


Top news from nearby

A hidden low-head dam on the Willamette River near Eugene endangers paddlers with strong currents and boat traps. No agency claims responsibility for its removal or maintenance, prompting calls for action.

‘People don’t understand’ dangers of underwater dam that’s intact but ignored

‘People don’t understand’ dangers of underwater dam that’s intact but ignored

By Ashli Blow

Jul 17, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

Hendricks Park Native Plant Garden Work Party
Hendricks Park Native Plant Garden Work Party

Join our work party every Thursday in the native plant garden at Hendricks Park. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32711

At Hendricks Park on July 17
Repeats 47 more times until December 25

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 17
Repeats once more on July 18

Oregon Culture Nights - Sweta Ravisankar
Oregon Culture Nights – Sweta Ravisankar

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon’s living traditions Thursday nights in July. Cul…

At on July 17

Oregon Culture Nights: Nattuvangam in Classical South Indian Dance with Sweta Ravisankar
Oregon Culture Nights: Nattuvangam in Classical South Indian Dance with Sweta Ravisankar

OREGON CULTURE NIGHTS Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing Hosted with the Oregon Folklife Network. Join us for live demonstr…

At The Museum of Natural and Cultural History on July 17


Community crime report

  • A report of criminal mischief was taken at 3 p.m. on July 16 near East 24th Avenue and University Street in Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken at 9 a.m. on July 16 near 1505 Orchard St. in Eugene.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 8 a.m. on July 16 near 1425 Villard St., Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1827 Harris St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 16.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 7 a.m. on July 16 near 751 E 16th Ave., Eugene.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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