Good morning! It’s July 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and very warm in Central Eugene

Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 91 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Eugene Springfield NAACP President Demond Hawkins calls for community action against ICE detentions, emphasizing immigration as a human rights issue. The NAACP is expanding services and launching the Good Trouble Library, seeking book donations on Black and civil rights history.


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Kids Craft Camp
Kids Craft Camp

Get crafty with us at Craft Camp—happening on select Fridays this summer at the Blackthorn Dance Studio! Each day of camp is packed with two (or more!…

At Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance on July 18
Repeats 4 more times until August 29

Friends of Owen Rose Garden

Share your passion for roses and gain hands on experience in year-round care of perennial shrubs! https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32762

At Owen Rose Garden on July 18
Repeats 23 more times until December 26

Journeys in Oregon: Reduction Linocut Prints by Connie Mueller
Journeys in Oregon: Reduction Linocut Prints by Connie Mueller

Connie Mueller is a master at evoking a sense of place. From the vast blue gray sky over Peoria Road right before a storm to the crystalline waters of…

At White Lotus Gallery on July 18
Repeats 11 more times until August 2


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near W 6th Ave. and Charnelton St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was an arrest following a dispute near 1485 W 3rd Ave. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was an arrest following a dispute near 530 Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 5 p.m. on July 17 near 222 W 11th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for an unknown motor vehicle incident near Oak Street and East 10th Avenue in Eugene at 4 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened at 4 p.m. on July 17 near 66 E 6th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A hit-and-run incident was reported near 362 E 12th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was made at 1 p.m. on July 17 near 2655 Augusta St., Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 133 W Broadway in Eugene at noon on July 17.
     
  • A person was arrested for having stolen property near 1601 Chambers St. in Eugene at noon on July 17.
     
  • A report was made about found property at 11 a.m. on July 17 near 361 W 5th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 787 Van Buren St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • A robbery was reported at 10 a.m. on July 17 near 960 Olive St. in Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 10 a.m. on July 17 near 1364 Patterson St. in Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 250 W Broadway in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • Police found illegal items and filed a report at 9 a.m. on July 17 near 307 E 14th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while assisting Public Works. This happened near Franklin Blvd. and Walnut St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1163 Olive St. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • A theft was reported at 7 a.m. on July 17 near 1450 Henderson Ave. in Eugene.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!