Good morning! It’s January 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Freezing fog this morning in Central Eugene

Today will be freezing fog this morning; chilly with a blend of sun and clouds. The high will be 39 with a low of 29. Fog now, changing to intermittent clouds at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers this evening


Central Eugene news

Eugene 4J will move Family School to Camas Ridge, reduce middle school periods, cut 100+ staff to close a $30M gap. Springfield and Eugene will create a joint agency to manage fire services more efficiently.

Springfield votes to join Eugene on new stand-alone agency for fire department

Springfield votes to join Eugene on new stand-alone agency for fire department

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jan 21, 2026


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

The Resale Show 2026: A Curated Collection of Secondary Market Works
The Resale Show 2026: A Curated Collection of Secondary Market Works

Exhibit Dates: January 21 – March 14 A curated exhibit of Secondary Market works from the homes of private collectors. Karin Clarke Gallery is please…

At Karin Clarke Gallery on January 22
Repeats 30 more times until March 14

The 72nd Annual Celebration of Business
The 72nd Annual Celebration of Business

Celebrate Our Business Community! Join us for an uplifting night of awards, recognition, and progress of our mission with more than 600 business…

At Graduate Eugene on January 22


Community crime report

  • A burglary was reported near 1790 Ferry St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on January 21.
     
  • Police stopped a person who was wanted by authorities near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 6 a.m. on January 21.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 296 E 5th Ave., Eugene on January 21 at 4 p.m.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken near 99 W 10th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on January 21.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken near 443 E 16th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on January 21.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Chambers Street will have moderate traffic impacts because of seismic bridge retrofit construction. – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed due to construction at Whiteaker Commons. – The eastbound LTD bus stop between Adams Street and Monroe Street is closed due to construction.