Good morning! It’s April 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Occasional rain this morning in West Eugene

Today will be periods of rain this morning, then intervals of clouds and sunshine this afternoon with a brief shower or two. There is a 88% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Tuesday night through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Eugene

Teens: Pop Art Pet Painting
Teens: Pop Art Pet Painting

Teens: sign up to learn to paint a pet portrait in colorful Pop Art style. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=36111

At Bethel Branch Library on April 16


Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 3180 Meadow Ln, Eugene at 9 a.m. on April 14.
     
  • An assault was reported near 1610 W 8th Pl, Eugene at 9 p.m. on April 14.
     
  • An assault happened near 354 La Casa St., Eugene at 9 p.m. on April 14. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 733 W 4th Aly in Eugene at 9 a.m. on April 14.
     
  • A juvenile was reported as a runaway near 4550 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on April 14. Police provided advice on the situation.
     

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 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 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 low. – Construction at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road to the overpass bridge, is building new sidewalks to connect River Road and Bethel neighborhoods. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. Use alternate routes such as Beltline to NW Expressway, Beltline to River Road, or Chambers Road to River Road. The project will add new sidewalks and a railroad crossing.