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Good morning! It’s Oct. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in South Eugene
Today will be mostly sunny and warm with the temperature breaking the record high of 81 last reached in 2002. The high will be 82 with a low of 49. Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.
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Eugene, Springfield police plan for extra presence at schools after Bend shooting
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Oct 15, 2026
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Things to do in South Eugene
Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW
Eugene residents who book a blood donation through Goodlabs can also receive a free, clinical-grade wellness panel. One appointment, one donation, no …
At Bloodworks Eugene on October 16
Repeats 129 more times until February 22
Night of the Living Dead Live
Night of the Living Dead Live, is a hilarious tribute that reimagines the classic horror film with multiple alternate endings and “what-if” scenarios….
At The Very Little Theatre on October 16
Repeats 2 more times until October 18
Gerry Rempel Trio at Friendly Garden
Classic and contemporary jazz with original compositions.
At Friendly Garden on October 16
Community crime report
- A missing person report was taken near 1774 Alder St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on Oct. 15.
- A burglary arrest happened near 1848 Hilyard St., Eugene at noon on Oct. 15.
- A report of theft by deception was taken near 1717 Washington St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on Oct. 15.
- A report was taken about loose dogs near 2443 Portland St., Eugene at 1 a.m. on Oct. 15.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Lanes may be reduced to one, so expect moderate delays.
- There is minor construction in the parking lot at Willamette Street and West 52nd Avenue this week. The impact is low.
- From Monday through today, construction is taking place at W 30th Ave and Portland St for a new retirement community. On-street parking is closed on the west side of Portland St from W 30th Ave to W 29th Pl, and in some areas north of W 29th Pl to W 28th Ave. The west side sidewalk of Portland St between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl is closed to pedestrians, who should use the temporary ramp and sidewalk on the east side. Pedestrians on W 30th Ave west of Portland St should use the temporary path on the north side of W 30th Ave.
- Sidewalk repairs are happening on McLean Blvd this week. The road stays open, but flaggers may direct traffic. Most repairs will finish this week, except for one ramp at the McLean cul-de-sac, which will be done next week. The week of October 19, crews will remove erosion and traffic control measures.
- Paving work is happening this week on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks. Roads may be narrowed to one lane or temporarily closed, so expect moderate delays.
- No work is happening this week for the 100 Year Wastewater Pipe Rehabilitation, except on Saturday, when crews will work near South Eugene High School. This Saturday work will not affect traffic. In the following weeks, crews will finish lining some remaining pipe sections at different city locations.
- Construction crews are working on Patterson Street between E 18th Ave and E 24th Ave this week. Traffic control and barricades are in place for new bollards, but no traffic delays are expected.
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