Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with sunshine in UO Campus Area

Today will be scorching sunshine and very hot; danger of dehydration and heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 100 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: Expect showers Saturday


Top news from nearby

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As wildfire season amps up, officials offer guidance on how to prepare

As wildfire season amps up, officials offer guidance on how to prepare

By Ben Botkin

Aug 12, 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

JSMA Art Camp: Passports Around the World
JSMA Art Camp: Passports Around the World

Join this week long art camp where you can travel around the world to explore and create art from the various cultures and countries that are represen…

At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), Studio on August 12
Repeats 3 more times until August 15

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=32559

At Hendricks Park on August 12
Repeats 20 more times until December 30

LIVE: The Spine Stealers + Ross Thorn + Just Clark
LIVE: The Spine Stealers + Ross Thorn + Just Clark

The Spine Stealers are a two-gal duo making “spooky folk” influenced by the north-wood Wisconsin pines, 24/7 truck stop diners, heartbreak and dark la…

At Art House on August 12

Terry Haggerty: Finding Space
Terry Haggerty: Finding Space

Banner at 510 Oak Terry Haggerty: Finding Space On View: May through August 2025 at 510 Oak Street, Eugene 97401 Terry Haggerty (b. 1970 in London, U…

At 510 Oak on August 13
Repeats 18 more times until August 31

“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 August 13
Repeats 109 more times until January 11


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.

  • Insomnia Cookies at 632 E 13th Ave., passed a county health inspection on July 28 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • A report of theft by deception was taken near 1888 Harris St. in Eugene at noon on August 11.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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