Good morning! It’s August 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and very warm in Central Eugene
Today will be partly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 90 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Top news from nearby
County commissioners are considering new taxes to fund more sheriff’s deputies and prosecutors and plan community outreach to explain funding needs before deciding.
‘Can’t skip steps’ to win public safety funding support, commissioners say
By Jaime Adame
Aug 28, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene

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 28
Repeats 27 more times until October 4

Artistic Encounters at Kesey Square
Presented by Harmonic Laboratories Eugene Cultural Services, the Artistic Encounters series returns to Downtown Eugene for another summer of music and…
At Kesey Square on August 28
Repeats 13 more times until September 26

The Museum of Techno Art – “Past, Present and Future Relics”
Extended through the month of August with new work! The Museum of Techno Art is a collective of dreamers and makers exploring the intersection of the …
At Venue on Broadway on August 28
Repeats 2 more times until August 30
Community crime report
- Found syringes were reported near 669 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 2 a.m. on August 28. A report was taken.
- A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody during a traffic stop. The incident happened near Patterson St. and E 12th Ave. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 27.
- Police were involved in a pursuit near Franklin Blvd. and Glenwood Blvd. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 27.
- A dispute happened near 512 Lincoln St., Eugene at 7 p.m. on August 27. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
- A person was arrested for menacing near 555 Tyler St. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on August 27.
- A license plate was reported stolen near 343 W 16th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 27.
- A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near Willamette St. and W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 27.
- A report of property damage was taken near 1022 Willamette St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 27.
- A report of property damage was taken near 1257 High St., Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 27.
- A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 931 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 27.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near W 8th Ave. and Charnelton St. in Eugene. The incident happened at noon on August 27.
- A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody during a traffic stop. This happened near W 6th Ave. and Tyler St. in Eugene at noon on August 27.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1340 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 27.
- A hit and run was reported near 3030 Judkins Rd, Eug at 10 a.m. on August 27.
- A person was stopped and arrested near Polk St. and W 8th Ave. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 27.
- A report of criminal trespass was taken near 938 Jefferson St., Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 27.
- A person was arrested for menacing near 872 Clark St., Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 27.
- A disabled vehicle was cited instead of being taken into custody near W 8th Ave. and van Buren St. in Eugene at 5 a.m. on August 27.
- Police gave a citation for illegal camping instead of making an arrest. This happened near the 400 block of Washington St. in Eugene at 4 a.m. on August 27.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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