Good morning! It’s December 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A blend of sun and clouds in North Eugene

Today will be a blend of sun and clouds. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night


North Eugene news

EWEB and SUB customers will face utility rate increases starting this winter and spring, with higher bills expected through 2026 due to planned hikes.

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger and Ashli Blow

Dec 12, 2025


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road 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 North Eugene

Elf on the TwELFth at The Center
Elf on the TwELFth at The Center

Come watch a Christmas classic with your best friends.

On December 12

Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party
Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party

Join us in stewarding native plants in support of the City of Eugene’s many urban restoration projects. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3…

At Alton Baker Park Native Plant Nursery on December 12
Repeats 40 more times until September 18

Winter Works Pop-Up - Holiday Art Sale
Winter Works Pop-Up – Holiday Art Sale

Holiday Art Sale arty stocking stuffers, special treasures and art by local contemporary artists Join us for our December POP UP Holiday Art Sale- fea…

At Gallery at Studio North on December 12
Repeats 2 more times until December 14


Community crime report

  • A fire was reported in a trash bin near 295 Marche Chase Dr, Eugene at 8 p.m. on December 11. A report was taken by police.
      
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 2815 Chad Dr, Eugene on December 11 at 7 p.m.
     
  • A report was taken for shoplifting near 2815 Chad Dr, Eugene at 6 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 90 Commons Dr, Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report was made about found property near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at noon on December 11.
     
  • A lost property report was made near 2730 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 915 Sand Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 202 Valley River Center, Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1040 Green Acres Rd, Eugene at 11 a.m. on 11.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown problem near 3214 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • An assault was reported near 1150 Darlene Ln, Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 11.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Lane County: Construction on Gilham Road between Ayres Road and Don Juan Avenue started April 14 and is expected to finish by December 31. Work includes storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Traffic is being managed by flaggers. S Garden Way: The road is partially closed for a private housing project, causing moderate traffic delays.