Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and hot in Central Eugene

Today will be mostly sunny and hot; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).

Looking ahead: A heat wave from Friday into Sunday


Central Eugene news

Sufjan Stevens’ “Carrie & Lowell” references Oregon locations like Eugene, Spencer Butte, and Cottage Grove, reflecting on his childhood summers and relationship with his mother, Carrie.

A guide to the Oregon and Lane County references in Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Carrie & Lowell’

A guide to the Oregon and Lane County references in Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Carrie & Lowell’

By Annie Aguiar

Jul 8, 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

Victorian Finishing School
Victorian Finishing School

We are very excited that you and your young person are interested in our Victorian Finishing School! This will be three days of playing dress-up, whil…

At on July 8
Repeats once more on July 9

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 8
Repeats 16 more times until October 28


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 4475 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on July 8.
     
  • A dead animal was found near milepost 2.5 on Place Road at 11 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A motor vehicle incident with no injuries was reported near the 4197 block of Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A report was taken for an unknown problem near Blair Blvd. and W 4th Ave. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A person was stopped by the police near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 7 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A report was taken for found animals near W 1st Ave. and Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • There was an arrest related to an unknown motor vehicle incident near Polk Street and West 11th Avenue in Eugene. This happened at 5 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A theft was reported at 2 p.m. on July 7 near 1255 Pearl St. in Eugene.
      
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 306 Lawrence St., Eugene, at 2 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A suspicious situation led to an arrest near 1057 W Broadway Aly in Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 7.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 675 Lincoln St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 7.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested at 10 a.m. on July 7 near Polk Street and West 10th Avenue in Eugene.
     
  • A driver was arrested for going the wrong way near W 7th Ave. and Washington St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 7.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 367 W 13th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 7.
     
  • A report was taken for an unlawful vehicle entry near W 8th Ave. and Lincoln St. in Eugene at 3 a.m. on July 7.
     
  • A theft was reported at 8 p.m. on July 3 near 633 E 14th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report of a dispute was taken at 7 p.m. on July 3 near 251 W Broadway, Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a disorderly subject incident near 500 E 4th Ave. in Eugene at 3 p.m. on July 3.
     
  • There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident near 5000 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 3.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken at 1 p.m. on July 3 near 200 E 11th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 1 p.m. on July 3 near 1075 Oak St., Eugene.
     
  • There was a graffiti incident reported to public works at noon on July 3 near 1221 Patterson Aly, Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported near 39 W Broadway in Eugene at noon on July 3.
     
  • A theft was reported at 11 a.m. on July 3 near 95 E 18th Ave. in Eugene.
     
  • There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near Blm 20-5-19.4 at 11 a.m. on July 3.
     
  • Police helped another agency at 11 a.m. on July 3 near W 17th Ave. & Friendly St., Eugene.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near W 7th Ave. and Charnelton St. in Eugene. The report was taken at 11 a.m. on July 3.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 10 a.m. on July 3 near 1841 Garden Ave., Eugene.
     
  • Police issued a citation for illegal camping instead of taking the person into custody. This happened near Railroad Blvd. and River Rd in Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 3.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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