Good morning! It’s July 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with sizzling sunshine in UO Campus Area
Today will be hot with sizzling sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 96 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow
Top news from nearby
Eugene City Council repealed a fire service fee, opting for an 18% stormwater fee increase to fill budget gaps, freeing $4.7 million for city services over two years.
Eugene City Council repeals fire service fee that attracted strong opposition
By Ben Botkin
Jul 14, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in UO Campus Area

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 15
Repeats 3 more times until July 18

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=32555
At Hendricks Park on July 15
Repeats 24 more times until December 30

Teaching Chinese Diaspora and Heritage in Oregon
Join OHS and the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) for a dynamic, in-person professional development workshop focused…
At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on July 15

Eugene Garden Club Monthly Meeting
We welcome everyone who wants to learn and share information about all things gardening. Third Tuesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. from September 1st …
At Eugene Garden Club on July 15
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.
- Hayward Inn at 1759 Franklin Blvd., passed a county health inspection on June 30 with no issues. (view report)
Community crime report
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 959 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on July 15.
- A theft was reported at 3 p.m. on July 14 near 1759 Franklin Blvd., Eugene.
- A mail theft was reported at 3 p.m. on July 14 near 775 E 13th Ave., Eugene.
- A theft was reported at 3 p.m. on July 14 near 259 E 13th Ave. in Eugene.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported at 7 a.m. on July 14 near 1364 Patterson St., Eugene.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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