Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with plenty of sunshine in Central Eugene
Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Lane County struggles with road maintenance and transit funding after a failed transportation bill, but new legislation supports behavioral health projects, including a psychiatric hospital in Springfield and funding for the Lane Stabilization Center.
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene

Tuesday Farmers Market
The Lane County Farmers Market’s (LCFM) smaller mid-week market offers a more laid-back shopping experience. Stock up on locally grown and produced go…
At Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza on July 1
Repeats 17 more times until October 28

Writing Time
Get your writing time in and tell your story. As a writer, you know you have to actually do the writing to make your stories come into being. And it’s…
At Wordcrafters Studio on July 1
Repeats 4 more times until July 29

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Latest event details: https://5stmarket.eventcalendarapp.com/u/33070/354442?repeatId=26 — Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …
At 5th Street Public Market on July 1
Repeats 40 more times until April 7
Community crime report
- A report of a dispute was taken near 325 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on July 1.
- A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1414 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on June 30.
- A burglary was reported at 6 p.m. on June 30 near 1263 Oak St., Eugene.
- A report of theft by deception was taken near 1080 Patterson St. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on June 30.
- A report was taken for a motor vehicle incident with no injuries at 3 p.m. on June 30 near Hilyard St. and E Broadway in Eugene.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported at 1 p.m. on June 30 near 1450 High St., Eugene.
- A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while assisting Public Works. This happened near 796 W 13th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on June 30.
- A report was taken for the unauthorized use of a vehicle near the 861 block of W 8th Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on June 30.
- A burglary was reported at 11 a.m. on June 30 near 2001 Garden Ave., Eugene.
- A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 310 E 11th Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on June 30.
- A report was taken for a shoplifting incident that happened at 8 a.m. on June 30 near 306 Lawrence St., Eugene.
- A report was taken for abandoned bikes near 500 E 4th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on June 30.
- A theft was reported at 7 a.m. on June 30 near 335 W 11th Ave., Eugene.
- A report was taken for graffiti near 771 Washington St. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on June 30.
- A hit and run was reported near W 2nd Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at 6 a.m. on June 30.
- A person was cited for reckless driving instead of being taken into custody. This happened near W 5th Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at midnight on June 28.
- A theft was reported at 8 a.m. on June 26 near 151 W 7th Ave., Eugene.
- On June 26 at 8 a.m., the police assisted Public Works near 805 Lincoln St. in Eugene.
- A report was taken after a person was stopped near 1492 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on June 26.
- A person was stopped and arrested at 3 a.m. on June 26 near W 7th Ave. and Washington St. in Eugene.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Road construction is taking place on Interstate 5, 2 miles south of the McKenzie Highway intersection, causing minimal traffic delays. Drivers should be cautious and watch for workers. The work includes striping the northbound and southbound “B” lanes and will involve short closures (1-2 hours) of on and off ramps at Exit 191 (Glenwood Blvd.) and Exit 189 (McVay/30th Ave.). One northbound lane is affected. The construction started on June 30.
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