Good morning! It’s May 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and very warm in West Eugene

Today will be mostly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed and high amounts of tree pollen in the air.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Sunday


Top news from nearby

LCC committee falls one vote short of approving budget

LCC committee falls one vote short of approving budget

By Mike McInally

May 22, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene

Lo-quality / finger trap / haunting
Lo-quality / finger trap / haunting

Lo quality returns to ghost town with their hard-hitting combo of hip-hop, punk, funk, and jazz. You can dance and mosh, but good luck not dancing! Openi…

At Ghost Town Outfitters on May 22

Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association Grand Concert - SANGERFEST
Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association Grand Concert – SANGERFEST

Sangerfest is the annual Grand Concert of the Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association (PCNSA). The PCNSA is an organization of choruses in the Pac…

At Unitarian Universalist Church on May 22


Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 1052 Fairfield Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on May 21.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2087 Morning View Dr, Eugene at 11 a.m. on May 21.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2087 Morning View Dr, Eugene at 6 a.m. on May 21.
     
  • A theft was reported near 780 W 6th Aly in Eugene at noon on May 21.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 4010 Aerial Way, Eugene at 11 a.m. on May 21.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Work happens Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flaggers controlling traffic. Construction started January 28 and is expected to finish by June 30. – Maxwell Road is closed eastbound at Prairie Road for construction. Crews are improving the intersection and building new sidewalks connecting River Road and Bethel neighborhoods. The closure extends east on Maxwell Road up to the overpass bridge. – There is moderate construction and paving work on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue. Expect some delays or disruptions in these areas.