Good morning! It’s December 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A couple of showers in Central Eugene

Today will be some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Mostly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain from late tonight to Friday afternoon can lead to flooding


Top news from nearby

Bethel teachers and district have a tentative 3-year contract with a 13.5% pay raise, 9% higher insurance contributions, increased prep time, and improved health and safety terms, pending ratification.

Bethel teachers, district reach tentative deal on 3-year contract

Bethel teachers, district reach tentative deal on 3-year contract

By Lilly St. Angelo

Dec 17, 2025

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Holiday Lights Ride
Holiday Lights Ride

Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas! And Mele Kalikimaka! It’s that time again to gather our bikes for a casual tarmac ride to the North Gilham neighborhoo…

At 1912 Lemming Ave, OR 97401-1900 on December 17

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 17
Repeats 10 more times until December 28

Gardening with Heritage Roses
Gardening with Heritage Roses

Help care for our collection of Heritage Roses. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32681

At Owen Rose Garden on December 17
Repeats 40 more times until September 23


Community crime report

  • Property was seized by police near the 100 block of W 5th Ave. at 4 a.m. on December 17.
     
  • A tree fell and blocked traffic near Highway 99e at milepost 31. The incident happened at 1 a.m. on December 17.
     
  • An assault was reported near 488 Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A person was cited for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody near 100 W 10th Ave., Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 440 E Broadway, Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1263 W 5th Ave., Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1263 W 5th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A car crash happened with no injuries near Dollar Mp4.5 at 1 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A car crash with injuries happened near Dollar Rd close to milepost 3. The incident occurred at 1 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1235 Willamette St., Eugene at noon on December 16.
     
  • Police followed up on a stolen vehicle case near 440 E Broadway, Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • Police helped another agency and made an arrest near the 500 block of E 4th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 510 E 15th Aly, Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • An arrest was made for another reason near the 700 block of W 18th Ave. at 8 p.m. on December 14.
     
  • An arrest was made for illegal burning near E 8th Ave. and E Park St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 13.
     
  • A person was and arrested near 1190 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 13.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near W 11th Ave. and Charnelton St. in Eugene at 4 a.m. on December 13.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1370 W 5th Ave., Eugene on December 13 at 1 a.m.
     
  • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 250 E 17th Ave., Eugene at midnight on December 13.
     
  • Police stopped a person near the 100 block of W 10th Ave. at 8 p.m. on December 12.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!