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
By Grace Chinowsky
Nov 18, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Central Eugene

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
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.
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