Central Eugene Community Newsletter for Wednesday, July 15

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Good morning! It’s July 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very warm with plenty of sun in Central Eugene

Today will be very warm with plenty of sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late tonight

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Top news from nearby

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Central Eugene

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Community crime report

• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near E 16th Ave. and Mississippi Ave. in Eugene at midnight on July 15.
   
• An assault arrest happened near E Broadway & Pearl St. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on July 14.
   
• A burglary arrest happened near 1570 Sylvan St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 14.
   
• A person was arrested for having illegal drugs near 4197 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, at 10 a.m. on July 14.
   
• Police arrested a person on a warrant near W 10th Ave. and Lincoln St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on July 14.
   

See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 6 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for Central Eugene news and information.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• Long-term projects: – At W 5th Avenue and Adams Street, construction for Whiteaker Commons has closed Adams Street parking on the west side between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue, and on the east side from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrians cannot use the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley or the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street to midblock toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians can use the west side of Adams Street from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with detours across W 5th Avenue for eastbound foot traffic. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue is closed near the construction area. – Adams Street is partially closed from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue on the west side and from W 5th Alley north on the east side. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrian access is closed on the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley and on the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street to midblock toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians traveling west on the south side of W 5th Avenue should detour to the north side at Monroe Street. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue is closed near Adams Street; bicyclists should detour north on Adams Street to W 4th Avenue, then east to Monroe Street, and south back to W 5th Avenue. – Near 18th and Hilyard Street, construction is happening during the week of July 13. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. – Starting the week of July 13, construction crews will be enlarging the triangular island at Mill Street and Broadway near Whole Foods. The third lane on Broadway from 7th Avenue under the viaduct will be removed, so eastbound traffic will merge into a single lane. Expect moderate delays in this area.
   

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