Good morning! It’s Sept. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Times of clouds and sun in Central Eugene

Today will be times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 49. Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers Friday afternoon



The Lookout List

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Central Eugene

Skate & Shop
Skate & Shop

Every other Tuesday starting May 12th, come Skate & Shop at the Tuesday Market with Eugene Roller Village! Skating is free and open to the public.

At Farmers Market Pavilion on September 8
Repeats 3 more times until October 20

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

Indulge in a tea tasting experience…

At 5th Street Public Market on September 8
Repeats 10 more times until November 17


Community crime report

  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian near 1300 Pearl St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on Sept. 7.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1040 W 6th Ave., Eugene, at 9 a.m. on Sept. 7.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1442 E 18th Ave., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on Sept. 6.
     
  • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 971 W 11th Ave., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 7.
     
  • A prowler was arrested near 700 Willamette St., Eugene, at 3 p.m. on Sept. 7.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Adams Street is partially closed between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue, with no parking on the west side and closures on the east side from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrian access is blocked 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 7. Lanes may be reduced to a single lane, so expect moderate delays.
  • During the week of September 7, construction is taking place on the south side of Broadway between Mill and Patterson, with work on the southernmost lane and installation of a new sidewalk and curb. On the evening of Wednesday, September 16, Broadway will be closed for southbound to eastbound traffic at 8th Avenue starting at 8 p.m. Drivers will be detoured via Pearl Street and back to Broadway at Mill Street, or can use 13th Avenue eastbound to avoid the area.