Good morning! It’s Sept. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Central Eugene
Today will be partly to mostly sunny and nice. There is a 5% chance of rain. The high will be 69 with a low of 51. Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Becoming noticeably warmer tomorrow
Central Eugene news
Path back to football for South Eugene High starts with ‘rebuilding the culture’
By Owen Murray
Sep 14, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene

Eugene Poetry Club
A queer and neurodivergent friendly club for writers of all kinds to find each other and write.
At The Hybrid on September 15
Repeats 19 more times until July 6

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …
At 5th Street Public Market on September 15
Repeats 9 more times until November 17
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 2125 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, at 7 a.m. on Sept. 12.
- A juvenile was reported missing near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 11 a.m. on Sept. 14.
- A missing person report was taken near 555 Oak St., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on Sept. 14.
- A missing person was reported near 1542 W 1st Ave., Eugene, at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14.
- A theft was reported near 969 W 3rd Ave., Eugene, at 2 p.m. on Sept. 13.
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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. Pedestrians heading west on the south side of W 5th Avenue should use the north side at 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 is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of September 14. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
- From September 14 to 18, construction is taking place on the south side of Broadway between Mill and Patterson streets. Crews are working from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing the right lane after 6th Avenue for southbound Coburg Road and viaduct traffic, with only one lane open between Mill and Patterson. On the evening of Wednesday, September 16, Broadway will be closed for southbound to eastbound traffic at 8th Avenue. Drivers will be detoured via Pearl Street and back to Broadway at Mill Street, or can use 13th Avenue eastbound to avoid the area.
- Construction crews are working on Patterson Street between E 18th Ave and E 24th Ave during the week of September 14. They are removing old road markings and starting to install new ones. Traffic will be reduced to one lane on the side opposite the work area.
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