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

Mostly cloudy in Central Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy. The high will be 62 with a low of 48. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Fog now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late tomorrow morning through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby

The housing and jobs connection

The housing and jobs connection

By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board

Nov 12, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

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

Live Music on the Patio at Beergarden Thursdays & Saturdays
Live Music on the Patio at Beergarden Thursdays & Saturdays

beergarden hosts live music throughout the year: local, regional & national acts. Always all ages and always free. Join beergarden every Thursday…

At Beergarden on November 14
Repeats 17 more times until January 14

Thursday Tastings
Thursday Tastings

Join us every Thursday for a free tasting from 5-7pm! A variety of breweries, cideries, non-alcoholic beverage companies! Check out our website for mo…

At The bier Stein on November 12
Repeats 4 more times until December 17


Community crime report

  • A report of a gunshot wound was taken near 2655 Chula Vista Blvd., Eugene at 3 p.m. on Nov. 7.
     
  • An assault was reported near 77 W Broadway in Eugene at 2 a.m. on Nov. 7.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 341 E 12th Ave., Eugene at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 931 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11.
     
  • A warrant was served near Mississippi Ave. and E 17th Ave. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on Nov. 12.
     

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. 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 near 18th Avenue and Hilyard Street is causing lane reductions and possible delays during the week of November 9. Lanes may be reduced to a single lane, and traffic cones and signs will guide drivers through the area.
  • Crews are working during the day this week on the Broadway Paving project to finish minor tasks. Major work like milling and paving will be postponed until late spring or early summer 2027 due to winter weather and increased traffic.
  • From November 9 to today, access to W 6th Alley between Blair Blvd and Van Buren Street is limited for wastewater pipe work. The west side of Blair Blvd between W 6th Avenue and W 7th Avenue is closed to pedestrians, with detour signs posted.
  • From Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, construction at 11th Avenue and Willamette Street is reducing 11th Avenue to a single lane for cars, with buses, bikes, and right turns sharing a separate lane. The parking lane on Willamette Street between 11th Avenue and East 10th Alley is closed. Sidewalks are closed on the north side of 11th Avenue at Oak Alley and on the east side of Willamette Street near East 10th Alley. Pedestrian detours are available on the south side of 11th Avenue and the west side of Willamette Street. All nearby businesses remain open. Long-term traffic impacts are expected.
  • From Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13, construction at 13th Avenue and Hilyard Street for a new student housing project has closed the right lane of Hilyard Street between 13th and 11th Avenues. The protected bike lane is mostly open with occasional brief closures. The east sidewalk on Hilyard Street between 13th and 11th Avenues is closed, and pedestrians should use the west sidewalk between 13th and 12th Avenues. The pedestrian crossing at Hilyard and 12th Avenue now has stop signs for north and south pedestrian traffic. The east-west crossing at this intersection has no stop control or signals.