Good morning! It’s July 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds, then sun in Central Eugene

Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Possible danger of dehydration and heat stroke while doing strenuous activities Monday


Top news from nearby

Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright, who died at 62, significantly impacted Lane County through his business acumen, philanthropy, and mentorship, supporting local food businesses and founding the Angel Hair Foundation.

Friends, family remember how Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright quietly changed lives

Friends, family remember how Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright quietly changed lives

By Vanessa Salvia

Jul 3, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Birding Walk Ages 18+
Birding Walk Ages 18+

Meet fellow birders as we search out our local avian friends. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=33495

At Campbell Community Center on July 3
Repeats once more on August 7

Yardman Ensemble
Yardman Ensemble

At Sam Bond’s Garage on July 3

Footnotes on the Butte Featuring Letitia Carson Traveling Exhibit from Oregon Black Pioneers
Footnotes on the Butte Featuring Letitia Carson Traveling Exhibit from Oregon Black Pioneers

The SMJ House presents a new exhibit, Footnotes on the Butte: Community, Memory, and Place, exploring the diverse and impactful history of the oldest …

At on July 3
Repeats 2 more times until July 6


Community crime report

  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near E 8th Ave. and W Park St. in Eugene at midnight on July 3.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1448 Hilyard St. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A disorderly person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 361 W 12th Ave. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was made about found property near 398 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Aly and Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was taken for a motor vehicle injury near 1079 W 5th Ave., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 3550 Glenwood Dr in Eugene at 5 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • There was a theft near the JCPD on July 2 at 4 p.m.
     
  • A report was taken for a disorderly subject incident near 2700 Columbia St., Eugene. It happened at 4 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 296 E 5th Ave., Eugene, at 3 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 3 p.m. on July 2 near 616 E 16th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 2 p.m. on July 2 near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 2 p.m. on July 2 near 2716 Brackenfern Rd, Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 248 E 5th Ave., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A person was cited for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 787 Van Buren St., Eugene, at noon on July 2.
     
  • A theft was reported at noon on July 2 near 488 E 11th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for graffiti near 1759 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1050 Hilyard St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 145 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was taken for found animals near 500 E 4th Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 2.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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