Central Eugene Community Newsletter for Friday, July 31

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Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in Central Eugene

Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 91 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).

Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow

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Central Eugene news

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Central Eugene

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Community crime report

• Police requested a K-9 unit for assistance near 1147 E 26th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on July 30.
   
• A person was arrested after a fight near the 790 block of Oak St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 6 p.m. on July 30.
   
• Police arrested a prowler near 1155 Chambers St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on July 30.
   
• A theft happened near 110 W Broadway in Eugene at 5 p.m. on July 30. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
   
• A theft from a vehicle was reported near 715 W 4th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 30.
   

See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 14 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for Central Eugene news and information.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: – At W 5th Avenue and Adams Street, construction for Whiteaker Commons has closed parking on the west side of Adams Street between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue, and on the east side from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrians can’t use the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley or the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians can walk on the west side of Adams Street from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with detours for eastbound foot traffic. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue is closed near the construction area.
• Adams Street is partially closed from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with parking closed on the west side and the east side closed from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrian access is blocked on the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley and on the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians walking west on the south side of W 5th Avenue should use the north side at Monroe Street. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue near Adams Street is closed; bicyclists should detour north on Adams Street to W 4th Avenue, then east to Monroe Street, and south back to W 5th Avenue.
• Near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street, construction is happening this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. Pedestrians should follow detours around closed ramps, and workers will be available to help.
• At the intersection of Mill Street and Broadway near Whole Foods, construction continues this week. Crews are enlarging the triangular island and another island just south of it. On the south side of Broadway, between Mill and Patterson, workers are installing new stormwater infrastructure in the right lane of eastbound traffic for a new curb. Most work happens from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with some daytime work by utility and electrical crews. Eastbound traffic is reduced to a single lane, with signs and cones directing drivers. Audible signals are in place to help pedestrians with detours.
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.