Good morning! It’s Nov. 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain and drizzle in the p.m. in South Eugene

Today will be low clouds with on-and-off rain and drizzle this afternoon. There is a 60% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 41. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures tomorrow. Record-breaking high temperatures Tuesday.


South Eugene news


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Things to do in South Eugene

Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW
Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW

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At Bloodworks Eugene on November 6
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KMR Trio
KMR Trio

Come enjoy an amazing night of live music with KMR Trio at the Garden on Friendly

At The Garden on Friendly on November 6

Kantor, Mays, Rempel Trio at Friendly Garden
Kantor, Mays, Rempel Trio at Friendly Garden

Instrumental jazz, soul, variety

At Friendly Garden on November 6


Community crime report

  • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 2417 Fieldcress Rd, Eugene at 3 p.m. on Nov. 5.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 2045 Willamette St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown problem near 2525 Portland St., Eugene at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was taken near Polk St. and W 18th Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on Nov. 5.
     
  • A driver was given a citation instead of being taken into custody after a motor vehicle incident near W 18th Ave. and S Bertelsen Rd in Eugene. The incident happened at 11 p.m. on Nov. 4.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of November 2. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. Watch for construction signs and cones.
  • There is limited construction in the parking lot at Willamette St. and W 52nd Ave for the week of November 2 as the project wraps up. Watch for cones and signs in the area.
  • From Monday, November 2 to today, construction is taking place at W 30th Ave and Portland St for a new retirement community. Parking is closed on the west side of Portland St between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl, and some parking north of W 29th Pl to W 28th Ave is also closed. The west side sidewalk of Portland St between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl is closed; pedestrians should use the east side sidewalk and temporary ramps.
  • Permanent signs about bumps and speed advisories were installed near the McLean Blvd cul-de-sac on Friday, October 30. No work is planned for the week of November 2. Two speed hump markings still need to be installed at a later date, but this will only take a few hours and have minimal impact.
  • Paving work is happening during the week of November 2 on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks. Expect moderate delays, lane reductions, or temporary closures. Watch for construction signs and cones.
  • From November 1 to 7, crews are working on a wastewater pipe at W 6th Alley off Blair Blvd, between W 6th Ave and W 7th Ave. On November 2 and 3, access to W 6th Alley between Blair Blvd and Van Buren St is limited. The west side of Blair Blvd between W 6th Ave and W 7th Ave is closed to pedestrians, with detour signs posted.