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Good morning! It’s May 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in West Eugene
Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 41. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Thursday
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Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO) Spring Concerts
On Monday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m., the Youth Symphony will take the stage at Willamette High School to play a program of works that will include Mozart’s P…
At Willamette High School on May 18
Open mic at Houndstooth
Open mic. Drawing for slots at 5:30. First slot at 6:00. Generally, 3 songs or 15 minutes unless there are a lot of people wanting to play. Then 2 so…
At Houndstooth Public House on May 18
Repeats once more on May 25
Community crime report
- An assault happened near 3333 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on May 16. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
- A burglary was reported near 1875 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 11 a.m. on May 17.
- A burglary was reported near 3150 Hawthorne Ave., Eugene on May 17 at noon
- A theft was reported near 1320 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene at 3 p.m. on May 17.
- A theft was reported near W 11th Ave. and Seneca Rd in Eugene at 7 p.m. on May 16.
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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. The project started January 28 and is expected to finish by June 30.
– Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue, with low to moderate impacts on traffic.
– Construction at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road to the overpass bridge, is underway to build new sidewalks connecting River Road and Bethel neighborhoods. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. Use alternate routes. The project will add new sidewalks and a railroad crossing.
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