Good morning! It’s November 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy in Central Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 33. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Rain tomorrow night


Top news from nearby

Fairmount neighbors oppose UO’s plan for taller dorms, fearing negative impacts on the historic neighborhood amid the university’s campus housing expansion and land-use changes.

Neighbors push back as UO seeks taller buildings in dorm development

Neighbors push back as UO seeks taller buildings in dorm development

By Grace Chinowsky

Nov 18, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Willamette Writers Open Mic at the Library
Willamette Writers Open Mic at the Library

Hear local writers — and read your own work if you want to. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34757

At Downtown Library on November 18

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts

Latest event details: https://5stmarket.eventcalendarapp.com/u/33070/354442?repeatId=46 — Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …

At 5th Street Public Market on November 18
Repeats 39 more times until August 18


Property development

  • City Council has formally approved a zoning application for the properties at 620, 622, 632, and 634 E 8th Ave., as of November 10. The approved project will change the zoning of these sites from Light-Medium Industrial (I-2) to Community Commercial (C-2) with a Nodal Development (ND) overlay. This rezoning allows for a broader range of commercial uses at these addresses, reflecting a shift from industrial to community-focused development in the area. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 808 Olive St., Eugene at 7 p.m. on November 17.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 255 High St., Eugene at 5 p.m. on November 17.
      
  • A fraud was reported near 111 Thomason Ln, Eugene at 2 p.m. on November 17.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1700 Villard St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 1965 E 15th Ave., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 659 E Broadway, Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1610 Hilyard St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1837 Patterson St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1101 Almaden St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1410 Orchard St., Eugene at noon on November 17.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near mileposts 6 to 7 on Cottage Grove Lorane, at 10 a.m. on November 17.
     
  • A suspicious person was arrested near 1100 Willamette St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on November 17.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 1591 Willamette St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A driver was going the wrong way on the road. This happened near Olive St. at 6 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A report was made about found property. The incident happened near W 8th Ave. and Lawrence St., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1540 Ferry Aly, Eugene at 3 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 375 E 7th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1540 Ferry Aly, Eugene at noon on November 15.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1410 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on November 15.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Chambers Street is under construction for seismic bridge retrofits, leading to moderate traffic delays.