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

Hot with sizzling sunshine in Central Eugene

Today will be hot with sizzling sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 96 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).

Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow


Central Eugene news

Alma Vasquez’s Peek-A-Boo Delight in downtown Eugene serves authentic Mexican ice cream with real fruit and less sugar, offering 21 ice cream flavors, 26 popsicle varieties, and traditional Mexican snacks, focusing on healthy, flavorful treats.

One woman’s ice cream dream: Authentic Mexican flavors made with real fruit 

One woman’s ice cream dream: Authentic Mexican flavors made with real fruit 

By Vanessa Salvia

Jul 15, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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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 July 15
Repeats 15 more times until October 28

Advanced Finishing School 2025
Advanced Finishing School 2025

We are very excited that you and your young person are interested in our Advanced Finishing School! This camp is specifically for graduates of our Vic…

At on July 15
Repeats once more on July 16

Writing Time
Writing Time

Get your writing time in and tell your story. As a writer, you know you have to actually do the writing to make your stories come into being. And it’s…

At Wordcrafters Studio on July 15
Repeats 2 more times until July 29


Community crime report

  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 959 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on July 15.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a disorderly person near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 1 a.m. on July 15.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 687 Cheshire Ave. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was an assault incident where someone was cited instead of being taken into custody. This happened near the 689 block of W 12th Ave. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A theft was reported at 3 p.m. on July 14 near 1759 Franklin Blvd., Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 3 p.m. on July 14 near 259 E 13th Ave. in Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken about prowlers near 380 W 8th Ave. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • Police found illegal items and filed a report. This happened near 1149 Willamette St., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A traffic stop led to an arrest at noon on July 14 near Polk Street and West 13th Avenue in Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken about an unattended child or children near W 8th Ave. and Van Buren St. in Eugene. This happened at noon on July 14.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at noon on July 14 near 1091 W 11th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 2755 Woodfern Terrace in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was an assault arrest near 1099 Willamette St. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while assisting Public Works. This happened near W 4th Ave. and Jefferson St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 7 a.m. on July 14 near 1364 Patterson St., Eugene.
     
  • Police assisted with serving a warrant near 101 W 5th Ave. in Eugene at 6 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • Stolen property was recovered near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 5 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 4 a.m. on July 14 near 111 Monroe St., Eugene.
     
  • Police stopped a wanted person near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 10 a.m. on July 11.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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