Good morning! It’s August 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in West Eugene

Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).

Looking ahead: A heat wave from Thursday into Monday


Top news from nearby

Lane Transit District is cutting rural transit service in south Lane County after a pilot ends, resulting in fewer routes and increased planning for local riders.

Rural transit changes ahead in south Lane County as a pilot project ends

Rural transit changes ahead in south Lane County as a pilot project ends

By Ben Botkin

Aug 19, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in West Eugene

Adults: Decoupage a Treasure Box

Adults: decorate a small box for your cache of treasures. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34259

At Bethel Branch Library on August 19

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At Ghost town outfitters on August 20

Active Bethel Community Board Meeting

Contact Chair for information https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34230

At Asbury United Methodist Church on August 20
Repeats 9 more times until May 20


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1445 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on August 18.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near 687 Cheshire Ave., Eugene at 5 p.m. on August 18.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 3333 Summit Sky Blvd., Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 18.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near the 300 block of Garfield St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 18.
      
  • A shoplifter was arrested near 808 Seneca Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 18.
     
  • A car crash with injuries was reported near 2815 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 16.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 4982 Morely Lp, Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 16.
     
  • A dispute was reported near the 1396 block of Chase St. in Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 16.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious person near 132-1 & 2 Grant St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 16
     
  • A report was taken for a car crash with no injuries near 28801 Douglas Dr, Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 16.
     
  • A person was arrested for theft near 3333 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 16.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near Chambers St. and W 12th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 16.
     
  • A theft arrest happened near 610 W 1st Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 16.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 3175 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 16.
     
  • A theft happened near the 2600 block of Hwy 99n at 8 a.m. on August 16.
     
  • Police responded to an alarm and made an arrest near 3065 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 4 a.m. on August 16.
     
  • A person was arrested in connection with a vehicle-related incident near 925 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 4 a.m. on August 16.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 3800 Barger Dr, Eugene at midnight on August 16.
     
  • Police arrested someone after shots were fired near Century Dr and Barger Dr in Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on August 16.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Road maintenance work is taking place on ORE569 in Eugene from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20th to 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 21st. Drivers may experience minimal delays and should slow down or move over to ensure worker safety.