Good morning! It’s Sept. 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in West Eugene

Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 86 with a low of 48. Clear now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Pleasant Sunday.


West Eugene news

Eugene police investigating woman’s death

Eugene police investigating woman’s death

By Jaime Adame

Sep 9, 2026


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Things to do in West Eugene

Family Storytime
Family Storytime

Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups.

At Bethel Branch Library on September 10
Repeats 2 more times until September 24


Community crime report

  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near W 11th Ave. and McKinley St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on Sept. 8.
     
  • A missing person was reported near Jefferson St. and W 4th Ave. in Eugene. The report was taken at noon on Sept. 8.
     
  • A robbery arrest happened near 849 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9.
     
  • Police arrested someone for assault near 4575 W 11th Ave., Eugene, on Sept. 9 at noon
     
  • An assault was reported near Buck St. Connector and Fern Ridge Path in Eugene at 1 a.m. on Sept. 9.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Prairie Road is closed to all traffic between Highway 99 and Maxwell Road from August 17 to about September 18 due to railroad crossing replacement work. Use Irving Road, Beltline, or Chambers Road as detours.
  • During the week of September 7, crews are working at the Prairie Mountain School Crossing to complete electrical and lighting installation and perform final touch-up work. Watch for large trucks and equipment, and follow traffic cones and signs.
  • Starting the week of September 7, Crow Road is closed from east of La Porte to Highway 126 for utility construction. Crews are working at the intersection of Crow Road and Highway 126 (W 11th) to install a wastewater manhole and pipes. Access to La Porte is only available via Greenhill Road. Delays are possible.