Good morning! It’s December 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A couple of morning showers in Central Eugene

Today will be breezy this morning with a couple of showers; cloudy and warm. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 51. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Mild Sunday


Central Eugene news

The speed limit on River Road will be reduced to 35 mph following several serious crashes, including one that killed a 13-year-old boy.

Officials agree to lower speed limit on River Road to 35 mph

Officials agree to lower speed limit on River Road to 35 mph

By Michael Zhang

Dec 10, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Central Eugene

Magical Gift Gallery
Magical Gift Gallery

The New Zone artists have created “Something for Everyone”! All original small artworks at 100 dollars or less and 48 inch perimeter or less. Come sho…

At New Zone Gallery on December 10
Repeats 16 more times until December 28

Claim 52 Pint Night
Claim 52 Pint Night

CLAIM 52 is supporting science education! Where: 232 Lincoln Street, Eugene When: December 10th, all day $1 from every regular glass sold (no tasters)…

At Claim 52 on December 10

Cribbage Night
Cribbage Night

$5 entry fee. 4 games. Gift card prizes. No muggins and very friendly! All ages welcome.

At The Bier Stein on December 10
Repeats 74 more times until May 12


Community crime report

  • A report of gunshots was taken near 1390 Mill St., Eugene at midnight on December 10.
     
  • A non-criminal dispute happened near 1040 Ferry St., Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Aly and Washington St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 390 E Broadway in Eugene at 8 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • An assault was reported near 1190 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 7 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near Charnelton St. and W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • Police gave a citation for illegal camping instead of making an arrest. This happened near 755 E Broadway, Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near W 15th Ave. and Olive St. in Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A report of reckless endangering was taken near E 7th Ave. & High St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 260 E 15th Ave., Eugene on December 9 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 315 Madison St., Eugene on December 9 at 10 a.m.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 145 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • A theft was reported near 660 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken near 868 High St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 1080 Patterson St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • Police helped Public Works and gave a citation instead of making an arrest. This happened near 1059 Willamette St., Eugene, at 8 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • A traffic stop was reported near the 1200 block of Lawrence St. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on December 6.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1006 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 5 p.m. on December 6.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1501 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on December 6.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near W 7th Ave. and Polk St., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on December 6.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Chambers Street will have moderate traffic impacts because of seismic bridge retrofit construction. – W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed due to construction at Whiteaker Commons. – Thebound LTD bus stop between Adams Street and Monroe Street is closed due to construction.