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Good morning! It’s December 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A little rain in Central Eugene
Today will be considerable cloudiness with a touch of rain; windy this morning. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 51 with a low of 36. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
A proposed multi-billion dollar Coos Bay shipping terminal aims to revive the port and create jobs, but experts doubt its feasibility and the necessity of expensive rail upgrades to Eugene.
Experts skeptical about plan to bet billions on Coos Bay shipping terminal
By Nigel Jaquiss / Oregon Journalism Project
Dec 24, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Central Eugene
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 24
Repeats 4 more times until December 28
Gardening with Heritage Roses
Help care for our collection of Heritage Roses. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32682
At Owen Rose Garden on December 24
Repeats 39 more times until September 23
Cribbage Night
$5 entry fee. 4 games. Gift card prizes. No muggins and very friendly! All ages welcome.
At The Bier Stein on December 24
Repeats 72 more times until May 12
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 1542 W 1st Ave., Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 23.
- A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near E 6th Ave. & Pearl St., Eugene at 6 p.m. on December 23.
- A driver was going the wrong way on the road. This happened near Oak St. at 4 p.m. on December 23.
- Police made an arrest and requested backup near 500 E 16th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 23.
- Police seized property near the 500 block of E 16th Ave. at 2 p.m. on December 23.
- A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 23.
- A report of shoplifting was taken near 1960 Franklin Blvd., Eugene on December 23 at noon
- A theft was reported near 1648 Patterson St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 23.
- A person was stopped by police near the Oregon Department of Forestry at 9 a.m. on December 23.
- A burglary was reported near 1491 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 23.
- A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody during a traffic stop. The incident happened near W 6th Aly and van Buren St. in Eugene at 5 a.m. on December 23.
- A person was stopped and arrested near W 5th Ave. and Adams St. in Eugene at 3 a.m. on December 23.
- A person was stopped by police and given a citation instead of being taken into custody near 1574 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 20.
- An armed person was reported and a police report was taken near 457 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 3 a.m. on December 20.
- Police stopped a person near the 100 block of W 10th Ave. at midnight on December 20.
- A license plate was reported stolen near 4006 Franklin Blvd., Eug at 8 p.m. on December 19.
- A suspicious person was reported near Underpark at 3 p.m. on December 19.
- Police stopped a person who was wanted by authorities. This happened near the 100 block of E 8th. The incident took place at 10 a.m. on December 19.
- Weapon shots were fired near the North Jetty Area at 6 a.m. on December 19.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction work is happening on Chambers Street to make the bridge stronger in case of earthquakes. Expect moderate traffic impacts.
– W 5th Avenue and Adams Street are closed because of construction at Whiteaker Commons.
– The eastbound LTD bus stop between Adams Street and Monroe Street is closed due to construction.
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