Good morning! It’s June 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy and hot in Central Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy and hot; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 61. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen in the air.


Central Eugene news

The Letitia Carson exhibit at Eugene’s Shelton McMurphey Johnson House highlights an early Black Oregon settler. Eugene Pride celebrated LGBTQ+ resilience and community strength amid evangelical protests.

Eugene Pride marches on with ‘power’ through disruption

Eugene Pride marches on with ‘power’ through disruption

By Ashli Blow

Jun 28, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ 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

Sit 'n' Stitch
Sit ‘n’ Stitch

Yarn, Tea, and History! What better way to get into the cool weather mood than to sit around a cozy historic house with good friends, fuzzy yarn, and …

At Shelton McMurphey Johnson House on June 30
Repeats once more on July 28

5 Voices Bootcamp
5 Voices Bootcamp

This workshop will help you discover your leadership voice, unlock team potential, and communicate with clarity.

At The Graduate on June 30


Community crime report

  • A report was made about found property near 457 W 8th Ave. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on June 29.
     
  • A report was taken for a motor vehicle injury that happened near W 18th Ave. and Jefferson St. in Eugene. The incident occurred at 7 p.m. on June 29.
     
  • A report about suspicious conditions was taken near 1705 W 2nd Ave., Eugene, at 6 p.m. on June 29.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 1085 Patterson St. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on June 29.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 1080 W 7th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on June 29.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1300 Hilyard St. in Eugene. The report was taken at 11 a.m. on June 29.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 11 a.m. on June 29 near 1780 Ferry Aly in Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened at 7 a.m. on June 29 near 733 W 4th Aly in Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for suspicious conditions at 4 a.m. on June 29 near 1208 E 19th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A dispute led to an arrest near 1460 Olive St. in Eugene at midnight on June 29.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 15th Ave. and Willamette St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on June 28.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken at 9 p.m. on June 28 near 1166 Oak St., Eugene.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 8th Ave. and Lincoln St. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on June 28.
     
  • A traffic stop led to an arrest near 925 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on June 28.
     
  • There was an arrest following a dispute near 820 Oak St. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on June 28.
     
  • A report of reckless driving was taken at 4 p.m. on June 28 near South Bank Path and North Washington Street Connector in Eugene.
     
  • There was an arrest following a dispute near 820 Oak St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on June 28.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 10 a.m. on June 28 near 1799 Willamette St., Eugene.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near 846 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on June 28.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near W Broadway and Olive St. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on June 28.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Road construction is taking place on Interstate 5, 2 miles south of the McKenzie Highway intersection, causing minimal traffic delays. Drivers should be cautious and watch for workers. The work includes striping the northbound and southbound “B” lanes and will involve short closures (1-2 hours) of on and off ramps at Exit 191 (Glenwood Blvd.) and Exit 189 (McVay/30th Ave.). One northbound lane is affected. The construction started on June 30.