Good morning! It’s August 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with some sunshine in Central Eugene

Today will be very hot with some sunshine. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 60. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Eugene’s ICE detentions quadrupled in the first seven months of 2025 compared to last year, new data shows.

Data shows sharp increase in Eugene ICE detentions

Data shows sharp increase in Eugene ICE detentions

By Jaime Adame and Michael Zhang

Aug 26, 2025


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Tuesday Farmers Market
Tuesday Farmers Market

The Lane County Farmers Market’s (LCFM) smaller mid-week market offers a more laid-back shopping experience. Stock up on locally grown and produced go…

At Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza on August 26
Repeats 9 more times until October 28

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 26
Repeats 29 more times until October 4

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts

Latest event details: https://5stmarket.eventcalendarapp.com/u/33070/354442?repeatId=34 — Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …

At 5th Street Public Market on August 26
Repeats 40 more times until June 2

Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting

Join us in celebrating Bushnell’s building dedication and ribbon cutting for the Goodrich Hall & Tower! Goodrich Hall tours from 12-1pm after the ribb…

At Bushnell University on August 26


Community crime report

  • Police stopped a person near the 100 block of W 10th Ave. at 5 p.m. on August 25.
     
  • A boat was found left unattended near the Willamette River at 5 p.m. on August 25.
     
  • There was an assault near the 100 block of W 5th Ave. at 2 p.m. on August 22.
     
  • A person was arrested for blocking the sidewalk near 1170 Pearl St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Aly and Lincoln St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A theft was reported near 996 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 750 Lawrence St., Eugene at 6 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Alley and Lincoln Street in Eugene at 4 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 158 Jefferson St., Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1488 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 3 a.m on August 20.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 2135 Floral Hill Dr, Eugene at 7 p.m. on August 19.
     
  • A trash bin fire was reported near 1100 Willamette St., Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 6. A report was taken by police.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious situation near 1565 W 8th Ave., Eugene at 2 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • An assault happened near the 100 block of W 5th Ave. at 8 p.m. on August 5.
     
  • A disturbance involving a violation of a city rule happened near the 1000 block of Ash Grove at 9 a.m. on August 5.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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