Good morning! It’s August 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with some sunshine in UO Campus Area

Today will be very hot with some sunshine. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 60. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Eugene’s ICE detentions quadrupled in the first seven months of 2025 compared to last year, new data shows.

Data shows sharp increase in Eugene ICE detentions

Data shows sharp increase in Eugene ICE detentions

By Jaime Adame and Michael Zhang

Aug 26, 2025


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Things to do in UO Campus Area

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=32561

At Hendricks Park on August 26
Repeats 18 more times until December 30

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 27
Repeats 4 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 27
Repeats 99 more times until January 11

“Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection” Exhibition

Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection presents a wide-ranging selection of photographs from the personal collection of Portland, Oregon based photogr…

At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on August 27
Repeats 64 more times until November 23

Silent Book Club @ Hendricks Park
Silent Book Club @ Hendricks Park

Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, your favorite book (e-book, physical, audiobook—whatever you’re into), and some snacks (for yourself or to share i…

At Hendricks Park on August 27

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=32717

At Hendricks Park on August 28
Repeats 35 more times until December 25


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.


No traffic problems nearby

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