Good morning! It’s November 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy with a passing shower in Central Eugene

Today will be considerable cloudiness with a passing shower. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 46. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

A confidential report on Oregon State Hospital reveals a “culture of complacency” and systemic issues after a Lane County patient’s death, with staff advocating better care facing resistance from colleagues.


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Trivia
Trivia

Trivia every Friday at 7 p.m.! Top 3 teams get a gift card !

At on November 14
Repeats 2 more times until November 28

City Club of Eugene meeting
City Club of Eugene meeting

City Club of Eugene is moving its weekly programs to the WOW Hall on Fridays at noon This historic venue is located at 8th and Lincoln (291 West 8th) …

At WOW Hall Community Center for the Performing Arts on November 14
Repeats 2 more times until November 28

Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime

Fun and learning for ages 3-6 with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34650

At Downtown Library on November 14
Repeats 2 more times until November 28


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for the intersection of West 5th Ave. and Lincoln St., seeking adjustments to several existing zoning standards. The proposed project requests changes to the maximum building height and maximum density allowed on the site, as well as modifications to requirements for bicycle parking, facade articulation, and window coverage. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A person was stopped and arrested near W Broadway and Willamette St. in Eugene at 2 a.m. on November 14.
     
  • A person was stopped and given a warning by police near W 17th Ave. and Jefferson St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on November 13.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near E 17th Ave. and Oak St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on November 13.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody a traffic stop. The incident happened near W 7th Aly and Lincoln St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on November 13.
     
  • A driver was given a traffic ticket during a traffic stop near E Broadway & Pearl St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on November 13.
     
  • A vandalism incident happened near South Jetty Rd at 3 p.m. on November 13.
     
  • A theft was reported near 680 W 7th Ave., Eugene at noon on November 13.
     
  • Police assisted with an animal cruelty case near 450 Willamette St., Eugene at noon on November 13.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 712 E 14th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on November 13.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1445 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on November 13.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1797 Mill Aly, Eugene at 8 a.m. on November 13.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 2050 E 15th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on November 13.
     
  • A report was taken for a violation of a city ordinance near W 8th Ave. and Almaden St., Eugene at 6 a.m. on November 13.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Long-term projects: Chambers Street is under construction for seismic bridge retrofits, leading to moderate traffic delays.