Good morning! It’s February 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly to mostly sunny in Central Eugene
Today will be partly to mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 57 with a low of 33. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon
Top news from nearby
Tear gas from federal building protests exposed hundreds near the Hult Center to chemicals; air-quality sensors showed pollution spikes, with health experts warning of lingering risks, especially for vulnerable residents.
Hundreds of people across several blocks felt tear-gas effects; air quality measurably degraded
By Ashli Blow
Feb 4, 2026
See more of your local news
Visit our dedicated web page for Central Eugene news and information.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Central Eugene

Eugene Vegan Chef Challenge
February 1 – February 28 – Join us for a month-long celebration of new vegan dishes all over Eugene! Businesses across the area will showcase exciting…
At At participating businesses on February 5
Repeats 23 more times until February 28

The Resale Show 2026: A Curated Collection of Secondary Market Works
Exhibit Dates: January 21 – March 14 A curated exhibit of Secondary Market works from the homes of private collectors. Karin Clarke Gallery is please…
At Karin Clarke Gallery on February 4
Repeats 23 more times until March 14
Property development
- On January 26, city officials formally denied a zoning application for a project at 440 East Broadway. The proposal sought an adjustment to the existing fence requirements at the property. With this decision, the current zoning regulations for fences at this address will remain unchanged. (view application)
Community crime report
- A robbery arrest happened near 185 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on January 29.
- A missing person was reported near 1080 Willamette St., Eugene at 3 a.m. on January 29.
- A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1491 Willamette St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on February 3.
- Police stopped a person who was wanted by authorities near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 8 a.m. on February 2.
- A report of theft by deception taken near 1809 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 10 a.m. on January 29.
See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 13 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for Central Eugene news and information.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
Disclosure: Property development updates and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.



