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

Partly sunny, showers around in Central Eugene

Today will be partial sunshine with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 65. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Partly sunny now, changing to partly sunny w/ showers at 9 a.m.


Central Eugene news

Garrett and Felicia Kirsch opened Seasoned inside Claim 52, featuring casual burgers and an upscale six-course Chef’s Table with seasonal, local ingredients, replacing their former business, Northwest Burgers.


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Kids Craft Camp
Kids Craft Camp

Get crafty with us at Craft Camp—happening on select Fridays this summer at the Blackthorn Dance Studio! Each day of camp is packed with two (or more!…

At Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance on August 15
Repeats 2 more times until August 29

Friends of Owen Rose Garden

Share your passion for roses and gain hands on experience in year-round care of perennial shrubs! https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32766

At Owen Rose Garden on August 15
Repeats 19 more times until December 26

Recent Acquisitions: Azechi to Yoshitoshi
Recent Acquisitions: Azechi to Yoshitoshi

We are excited to showcase recent additions to the gallery’s collection. They range from woodblock prints by 19th- and 20th-century greats, such as Ts…

At White Lotus Gallery on August 15
Repeats 36 more times until October 4


Community crime report

  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Alley and Charnelton Street in Eugene at midnight on August 15.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 158 Jefferson St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a car crash with no injuries near McGowan Creek at milepost 4. It happened at 7 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for the unauthorized use of a vehicle near E 13th Ave. and Pearl St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken to assist the Sheriff’s Office at 5 p.m. on August 14 near 1313 Lincoln St., Eugene.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian, and a report was taken. This happened near Oak Street and East 5th Avenue in Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 2 p.m. on August 14 near 1379 Washington St., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 735 E 14th Ave. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A disorderly person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody. This happened near Pearl Street and East 10th Avenue in Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 63 N Madison St. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for an abandoned animal near 1180 W 4th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1055 W 7th Ave. in Eugene at noon on August 14.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1060 Chambers St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was an incident of vandalism and criminal mischief near Forest Service Road 5875 at 9 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for assisting Public Works at 9 a.m. on August 14 near 155 High St., Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 500 E 4th Ave. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute on August 14 at 8 a.m. near West Boundary, approximately between blocks 03 and 04.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W Broadway Alley and Lincoln Street in Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1762 Hilyard St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A theft was reported at 7 a.m. on August 14 near 2125 Franklin Blvd., Eugene.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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