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

Mostly cloudy in Central Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 55 with a low of 30. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Cold Thursday night


Top news from nearby

Lane County, led by Heidi Shayla, is expanding driving instruction by training more instructors and reducing barriers for teens seeking driver’s education.

How Lane County is working to expand driving instruction access

How Lane County is working to expand driving instruction access

By Lilly St. Angelo

Jan 12, 2026


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Merci Monday at Marché
Merci Monday at Marché

Latest event details: https://5stmarket.eventcalendarapp.com/u/33070/374655?repeatId=40 — Marché is grateful for your support of local food and wine…

At 5th Street Public Market on January 12
Repeats 40 more times until October 19

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftme…

At WOW Hall Community Center for the Performing Arts on January 12
Repeats 7 more times until January 28

Basketry Workshop
Basketry Workshop

Come weave miniature baskets from locally harvested dandelion and daffodil stems.

At Whirled Pies on January 12
Repeats once more on January 19


Community crime report

  • There were gunshots fired near Pearl St. at 3 p.m. on January 9.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near E 13th Ave. and Hilyard St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on January 11.
     
  • An assault was reported near 1542 W 1st Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on January 11.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1255 Hilyard St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on January 11.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. The incident happened near Chambers St. at 2 a.m. on January 10.
     

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.