Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and hot in UO Campus Area
Today will be mostly sunny and hot; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Looking ahead: A heat wave from Friday into Sunday
Top news from nearby
A lawsuit claims Springfield officer Joseph Burke used excessive force during a traffic stop, highlighting systemic issues in the department’s handling of use-of-force incidents, including inadequate investigations and lack of officer accountability.
Excessive force lawsuit also claims systemic problems with Springfield police process
By Jaime Adame
Jul 8, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in UO Campus Area

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=32554
At Hendricks Park on July 8
Repeats 25 more times until December 30

Inside the Oregon MBA
Considering a master of business administration? Get an insider’s perspective on what makes the Oregon MBA unique. From world-class faculty to experie…
At University of Oregon on July 8

Let’s Talk! Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy
Conductor Anton Armstrong offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
At Frohnmayer Music Building, Room 163 on July 8

Let’s Talk! Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy
Frohnmayer Music Building, Room 163 Free Event Add to calendar Save to Google Calendar Save to iCal Save to Outlook 961 E 18th Ave., Eugene 97403 …
At on July 8

Patricia Wolf LIVE + a screening of HRAFNAMYND by Edward Pack Davee
Edward Pack Davee lived in Iceland as a small child, at the time that his earliest memories were forming. Over 40 years later, he returned with the in…
At Art House on July 8
Community crime report
- A theft was reported at 2 p.m. on July 7 near 1255 Pearl St. in Eugene.
- A report of criminal mischief was taken near 622 E 22nd Ave. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 7.
- A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1965 Patterson St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 7.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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