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

Cooler with periods of rain in West Eugene

Today will be cooler with periods of rain. There is a 91% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 46. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

West Eugene news

Lane Regional Air Protection Agency approved an air pollution permit for an e-commerce facility, mandating parking restrictions and a gradual transition to electric vehicles to reduce local air pollution.

Air pollution permit approved for proposed e-commerce facility

Air pollution permit approved for proposed e-commerce facility

By Michael Zhang

Sep 26, 2025

What’s new around you

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Join Cyrill Reiser on the Mic to Mic Tour—a raw, DIY indie-soul odyssey through Seattle, Portland, and Eugene from Sept 15–Oct 5. Each night is an ope…

At The Houndstooth Public House on September 29

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Property development

  • On September 10, a zoning application for 4310 West 5th Avenue was formally approved with conditions. The proposed project involves dividing the property, separating the area with existing development from a vacant area. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A report of property damage was taken near 2290 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A report was taken for a runaway juvenile near 1604 Taney St., Eugene at 6 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4575 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near W Broadway and Garfield St. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 3618 W 18th Ave., Eugene on September 28 at 4 p.m.
     
  • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 2030 W 7th Pl, Eugene at 4 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A person was arrested for acting disorderly near 190 Highway 99 North in Eugene at 3 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A report was taken about a dispute near 760 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on September 28.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 4700 block of W 11th Ave. at noon on September 28.
     
  • Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near W 11th Ave. at 11 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 29840 Willow Creek Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 1390 Hughes St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1140 Grant St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was taken near 2150 Primrose St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • An assault was reported near 2815 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene at 7 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A person was found trespassing and camping illegally near the 89300 block of Green Hill Rd at 6 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A traffic hazard was reported near Willow Creek Rd and Pitchford Ave. in Eugene at 5 a.m. on September 28.
     
  • A driver was arrested for driving the wrong way near W 7th Ave. and Madison St. in Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on September 28.
     
  • A loud noise disturbance happened near the 87200 block of Rathbone Rd at midnight on September 28.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 524 Sandstone Way, Eugene at 11 p.m. on September 27.
     
  • An assault happened near 2030 Devos St., Eugene at 9 p.m. on September 27. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A drunk driving incident was reported near the 100 block of North Highway 99n at 6 p.m. on September 27.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2665 E Wilshire Dr, Eugene at 5 p.m. on September 27.
     
  • A shoplifter was arrested near 705 Seneca Rd, Eugene at 5 p.m. on September 27.
     
  • A car crash with injuries was reported near W 18th Ave. and van Buren St. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on September 27.
     
  • There was an animal complaint near the 1900 block of W 6th Ave. at 1 p.m. on September 27.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious person near 1071 Fairfield Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on September 27.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1590 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on September 27.
     
  • A reckless driving incident happened near S Bertelsen Rd at midnight on September 27.
     
  • A report of a barking dog was made near the 90100 block of Lakeview Dr at 11 p.m. on September 26.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: W 5th Ave at Seneca Rd has construction work on underground stormwater filters, with only one lane open in each direction. Westbound lanes are reduced, causing minor delays. McLean Boulevard has paving work happening, but traffic impact is minimal.
     

Disclosure: Traffic incidents, property development updates and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.