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Good morning! It’s January 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny in Central Eugene
Today will be areas of morning fog will reduce visibility; otherwise, partly to mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 27. Fog now, changing to sunny at 1 p.m.
Top news from nearby
Willamalane board moves forward with plan to ask voters for tax levy increase
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jan 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Central Eugene
Friends of Owen Rose Garden
Share your passion for roses and gain hands on experience in year-round care of perennial shrubs! https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35053
At Owen Rose Garden on January 16
Repeats 40 more times until October 23
Mitch Whitaker
1/16- Friday Mitch Whitaker 7:30 – 9:30pm $5 Alt-folk artist Mitch Whitaker is a songwriter’s songwriter. With a poet’s instinct and a guita…
At on January 16
CCPA Membership Party
On Friday, January 16, the Community Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th Anniversary as well as the 93rd Anniversary of the WOW Hall at…
At WOW Hall Community Center for the Performing Arts on January 16
Property development
- A zoning application has been filed for 270 E 15th Ave., where the applicant is requesting an adjustment to the standards for driveways related to triplexes and fourplexes. This proposed project seeks to modify existing regulations that govern how driveways are designed or located for these types of multi-unit residential buildings. (view application)
Community crime report
- A car crash with injuries was reported near W 7th Ave. and Washington St. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on January 15.
- An assault was reported near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on January 15.
- A weapon offense happened near milepost 2 on Eagles Rest Rd at 1 p.m. on January 15.
- A burglary was reported near 319 W 13th Ave., Eugene at 8 a. on January 15.
- A theft was reported near Walnut St. and Franklin Blvd. in Eugene on January 15 at 1 p.m.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed because of construction at Whiteaker Commons.
– The eastbound LTD bus stop between Adams Street and Monroe Street is closed due to construction.
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