Good morning! It’s April 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in West Eugene

Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 41. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Partly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers before dawn Wednesday


Top news from nearby

Sheldon High’s “Newsies” thrives despite budget woes, with resourceful students and staff sustaining the show amid districtwide arts funding cuts.

The show must go on — and does, thanks to a scrappy backstage crew

The show must go on — and does, thanks to a scrappy backstage crew

By Annie Aguiar

Apr 29, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Eugene

Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social

Churchill Estates in conjunction with Visiting Angles invites you to join us for an Ice Cream Social at Churchill Estates Retirement Community. 1919…

At Churchill Estates Retirement Community on April 29

Something Rotten Jr.
Something Rotten Jr.

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The…

At Willamette High School-Powers Auditorium on April 30
Repeats 2 more times until May 2


Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 4656 Barger Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on April 28.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 1140 Grant St., Eugene at 8 a.m. on April 28.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2195 W 7th Ave., Eugene at noon on April 28.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1475 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on April 28.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 3879 Cross St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on April 25.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Crow Road in Lane County between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Lane County is installing signs and guardrails, with flaggers controlling traffic Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The work started January 28 and is expected to finish by June 30.