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

Mostly sunny, nice and warm in Central Eugene

Today will be mostly sunny, nice and warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers before dawn Tuesday


Top news from nearby

Residents condemned ex-officer Martin Siller’s racist body-cam remarks, citing them as evidence of deeper cultural problems within the police department.

Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting

Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting

By Grace Chinowsky

May 12, 2026


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Community crime report

  • A stabbing was reported near 1400 Mill St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on May 11. Police took a report about the incident.
     
  • There was a fire near Rigdon Rd at milepost 2. The incident happened at 4 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • A vehicle and a bicycle were involved in a crash. This happened near W 6th Ave. and Monroe St. in Eugene. The incident was reported at 4 p.m. on May 10.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 931 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on May 10.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 1846 Orchard St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on May 11.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Chambers Street has moderate traffic impacts due to construction work for seismic bridge retrofits. – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed because of construction at Whiteaker Commons. – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed due to construction. – Sidewalk repairs are happening at 1680 Chambers Street and 17th Avenue, with low impact on traffic.