Good morning! It’s April 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain and drizzle this morning in West Eugene

Today will be cloudy; occasional rain and drizzle this morning followed by brief showers this afternoon. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late Monday night through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby

Springfield’s Willamette Valley Mormon temple opens for public tours April 23–May 4 (except Sundays), serving over 28,000 members in Lane and nearby counties.

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield

Oregon’s third Mormon temple opens in Springfield

By Lilly St. Angelo

Apr 21, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Eugene

Metal Detecting Club Meeting
Metal Detecting Club Meeting

We talk about the treasures we find, display the items found for the month, tell of any found and returned items we were able to find for people. I…

At Eugene Elks Lodge #357 on April 21


Community crime report

  • A car crash with injuries happened near Green Hill Rd at 4 a.m. on April 20.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 3651 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 11 p.m. on April 19.
     
  • A theft arrest happened near 28801 Douglas Dr, Eugene at 5 p.m. on April 20.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1400 Hwy 99n, Eugene on April 20 at 2 p.m.
     
  • A person was arrested for suspicious activity near 795 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 4 a.m. on April 20.
     

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. – Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue. Traffic impact is expected to be low. – Construction is underway at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road to the overpass bridge. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. Drivers should use alternate routes like Beltline to NW Expressway, Beltline to River Road, or Chambers Road to River Road. The project will add new sidewalks and a new railroad crossing.