Good morning! It’s August 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and very warm in Central Eugene
Today will be sunny and very warm. There is a 10% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Springfield residents supported Board Chair Jonathan Light at a school board meeting after the district filed a complaint against him for seeking updates on a curriculum compliance investigation.
Citizens pack Springfield school board meeting after district’s complaint against board chair
By Lilly St. Angelo
Aug 27, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene

Gardening with Heritage Roses
Help care for our collection of Heritage Roses. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32665
At Owen Rose Garden on August 27
Repeats 18 more times until December 31

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 27
Repeats 28 more times until October 4

Oakshire Inspires Benefit: Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council
On August 27th, Oakshire Public House will be donating $1 from every core pint to the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council. Funds raised will supp…
At Oakshire Public House on August 27
Community crime report
- A report of reckless burning was taken near W 6th Ave. and Tyler St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on August 26.
- A dispute was reported near 2855 Elinor St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 26.
- A dispute was reported near 251 W Broadway, Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 26.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 441 E 17th Ave., Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 26.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1759 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 7 p.m. on August 26.
- Police investigated a report of a vehicle being used without permission, but found it was not true. The incident happened near W Broadway & Lawrence St. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 26.
- A report was made about found property near E 5th Ave. and Pearl St. in Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 26.
- A person was stopped by police near the Public Works Plot at 3 p.m. on August 26.
- A theft was reported near 700 E Broadway, Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 26.
- A report was taken for found property near 285 E 5th Ave., Eugene at noon on August 26.
- A person was arrested for damaging property near 1293 Lincoln St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 26.
- A fraud was reported near 1674 Washington St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 26.
- A person was cited instead of being taken into custody while assisting Public Works. This happened near W 14th Ave. and Charnelton St., Eugene, at 9 a.m. on August 26.
- A person was stopped and arrested near 951 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 26.
- Police helped another agency with an arrest near 240 Washington St., Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 26.
- A report of a gunshot wound was taken near Charnelton St. and W Broadway in Eugene at 2 a.m. on August 26.
- An assault was reported near W 7th Ave. and Lawrence St. in Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on August 26.
- An assault was reported near Van Buren St. and Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on August 25.
- A road was closed because of a traffic incident near W 10th Ave. at 10 p.m. on August 25.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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