Good morning! It’s September 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sun in UO Campus Area

Today will be plenty of sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 51.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

Eugene and Springfield schools face declining enrollment from fewer births, high living costs, and increased alternative education choices since the pandemic.

Where are all the kids? Family choices result in fewer children in local public schools

Where are all the kids? Family choices result in fewer children in local public schools

By Lilly St. Angelo

Sep 16, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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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=32564

At Hendricks Park on September 16
Repeats 15 more times until December 30

“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 September 17
Repeats 84 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 September 17
Repeats 49 more times until November 23

Holistic Wellness: Intro to Herbalism and Ayurveda
Holistic Wellness: Intro to Herbalism and Ayurveda

Join certified herbalist Neelam Kanwar for an enriching workshop that connects mind, body and spirit. Discover the energy from within and learn how to…

At Eugene Family YMCA’s Don Stathos Campus on September 18

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=32720

At Hendricks Park on September 18
Repeats 29 more times until December 25


Community crime report

  • A shoplifting incident was reported near 895 E 13th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near E 13th Ave. and Ferry Aly in Eugene at 8 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 1621 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1841 Garden Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on September 14.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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