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

Sunshine and cooler in Central Eugene

Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and cooler. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 40.


Central Eugene news

Five Eugene breweries offer special drinks for Oregon Agricultural Trust’s Cheers to the Land program. Enjoy them at Friday’s launch party at Claim 52, supporting local farmland preservation.


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Central Eugene

Open Mic at The Hybrid
Open Mic at The Hybrid

On Wednesdays we have Open Mic at The Hybrid. Do you have a special talent? Sing, play an instrument, tell us some jokes, do some drag. Whatever it is…

At The Hybrid on October 8
Repeats 12 more times until December 31

Lane County Support & Services IDD Resource Fair
Lane County Support & Services IDD Resource Fair

Learn about local providers, agencies, and others serving the Developmental Disabilities community. This event is FREE for all attendees.

At Lane Events Center on October 8

STEAM Stories: Robots
STEAM Stories: Robots

Ages 5-9: join us for stories and hands-on activities about robots. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34518

At Downtown Library on October 8


Community crime report

  • A report of stolen property was taken near 649 E 16th Ave., Eugene at 7 p.m. on October 7.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 1522 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on October 7.
      
  • A non-criminal police assist for another agency happened near 1801 Walnut Aly, Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 7.
     
  • A shoplifting incident happened near 1950 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 7. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A person was behaving disruptively and was taken into non-criminal custody near 1976 Garden Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 7.
      
  • A theft arrest happened near 58 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at noon on October 7.
     
  • A report was taken for graffiti near 1141 Madison St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken near 201 E 13th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1180 Patterson St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while police were helping another agency. This happened near W 16th Ave. Jefferson Aly in Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • Police issued a citation for illegal camping instead of making an arrest. The incident happened near W 2nd Ave. and Lawrence St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near 1522 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near Hwy 99n and W 5th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while helping Public Works. This happened near 84 E Broadway, Eugene at 7 a.m. on October 7.
     
  • Police stopped a person near the 900 block of Charnelton at midnight on October 7.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Sidewalk repairs are happening at 1208 W 6th Ave between Tyler St and Polk St from Tuesday, October 7 to Thursday, October 9, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The sidewalk will be closed, and there will be lane closures and signs to guide drivers. The bus lane will have a sign truck. No traffic delays are expected.