Good morning! It’s December 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A blend of sun and clouds in Central Eugene

Today will be a blend of sun and clouds. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night


Central Eugene news

Two Santas, both alike in jolliness

Two Santas, both alike in jolliness

By Grace Chinowsky and Annie Aguiar

Dec 12, 2025

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger and Ashli Blow

Dec 12, 2025

‘I wish he didn’t get eaten’: Students set baby salmon off on perilous journey to the sea 

‘I wish he didn’t get eaten’: Students set baby salmon off on perilous journey to the sea 

By Annie Aguiar

Dec 12, 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 Central Eugene

Snow Shows at 5th Street Public Market
Snow Shows at 5th Street Public Market

Latest event details: https://5stmarket.eventcalendarapp.com/u/33070/415862?repeatId=r357305 — No matter the forecast, it’s snowing at 5th Street Pu…

At 5th Street Public Market on December 12
Repeats 3 more times until December 20


Community crime report

  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 1st Ave. and van Buren St. in Eugene at 2 a.m. on December 12.
     
  • A report was taken about a driver going the wrong way near E 17th Ave. and High St. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on December 12.
     
  • A criminal trespass was reported near 540 E 14th Ave., Eugene on December 11 at 8 p.m. Police advised those involved.
     
  • A robbery was reported near 2045 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 7 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report was made about found property near 1200 Hilyard St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near W 14th Ave. and Olive Aly in Eugene at 2 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report of theft by deception was taken near 255 High St., Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near E 16th Aly and Hilyard St., Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • Incident: Trespassing and illegal camping Location: Near Ivan Oaks Time: noon on December 11
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near E 18th Ave. and Onyx St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 480 E Broadway, Eugene on December 11 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 315 Madison St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 975 Oak St., Eugene on December 11 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A theft was reported near 585 E 14th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 590 Pearl St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 100 W 10th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near E Broadway and Willamette St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was cited for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody near 1023 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 7 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report of menacing was taken near 158 Jefferson St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near Almaden St. and W 10th Ave. in Eugene at 4 a.m. on December 11.