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

Hundreds of people across several blocks felt tear-gas effects; air quality measurably degraded

By Ashli Blow

Feb 4, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ 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

Eugene Vegan Chef Challenge
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
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.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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