Good morning! It’s August 10 — 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 87 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: Breezy Wednesday afternoon


Top news from nearby



What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Raw & Sparkling
Raw & Sparkling

$2.50 oysters and cheap bubbly

At Marché on August 10
Repeats 174 more times until April 10

West Coast Swing Dance Club
West Coast Swing Dance Club

Whether you’re an experienced dancer or a beginner looking to improve your skills, this group is for you!

At Veterans Memorial Club on August 10
Repeats 3 more times until August 31


Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 528 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • A hit-and-run was reported near E 22nd Ave. and Onyx St. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • A burglary happened near 280 N Adams St., Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 8. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • Police took a report of a stolen vehicle near 61 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • A threat and harassment incident happened near the 100 block of W 5th Ave. at 9 p.m. on August 8.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Adams Street is partially closed between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue on the west side, and from W 5th Alley north on the east side. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrian access is closed 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. If you’re walking west on the south side of W 5th Avenue, 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.
  • Construction is happening near 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of today. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
  • Construction is ongoing at Broadway and Mill Street near Whole Foods, focusing on the triangular island and new storm water infrastructure on the south side of Broadway from Mill to Patterson. Work is now happening during the day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic is reduced to a single eastbound lane between Mill and Patterson streets.
  • Sidewalk repair will take place at 972 Madison St from Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, August 7, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The sidewalk will be closed and there will be no parking in the area, but no traffic delays are expected.
  • On Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the right lane of northbound Oak Street at 1287 Oak St will be closed for sidewalk repairs. Expect about 5-minute delays when driving northbound. The sidewalk at 13th and Oak Street will also be closed.