Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in Central Eugene

Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).

Looking ahead: Sunny this weekend


Central Eugene news

Lucky Enough Social Club painted a calming mural at Polk Street Apartments for former foster youth. Blended is opening a second location in 5th Street Market Alley, offering quick, customizable salads and sandwiches.

Social club paints mural at Eugene apartments for former foster youth 

Social club paints mural at Eugene apartments for former foster youth 

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jul 2, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Gardening with Heritage Roses
Gardening with Heritage Roses

Help care for our collection of Heritage Roses. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32657

At Owen Rose Garden on July 2
Repeats 26 more times until December 31

Journeys in Oregon: Reduction Linocut Prints by Connie Mueller
Journeys in Oregon: Reduction Linocut Prints by Connie Mueller

Connie Mueller is a master at evoking a sense of place. From the vast blue gray sky over Peoria Road right before a storm to the crystalline waters of…

At White Lotus Gallery on July 2
Repeats 23 more times until August 2

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 2
Repeats 3 more times until July 6


Community crime report

  • A report of an assault was taken near 480 E Broadway in Eugene at 6 p.m. on July 1.
     
  • There was an assault reported near 500 E 4th Ave. in Eugene. The report was taken at 5 p.m. on July 1.
     
  • A report was taken for an open container incident near 960 Olive St. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on July 1.
     
  • A report of theft by deception was taken at 4 p.m. on July 1 near 1100 Willamette St., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for assisting an outside agency at 3 p.m. on July 1 near 211 E 7th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A dog bite incident was reported at 3 p.m. on July 1 near 754 Fillmore St., Eugene.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 4455 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 1.
     
  • A report was taken for the unauthorized use of a vehicle near 335 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on July 1.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken at 10 a.m. on July 1 near 787 Van Buren St., Eugene.
     
  • There was an arrest near the 100 block of E 8th Ave. at 10 a.m. on July 1.
     
  • A report was taken for suspicious conditions near 255 High St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 1.
     
  • A mail theft was reported at 8 a.m. on July 1 near 414 E 18th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for suspicious conditions near 4041 E 16th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 1.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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