Good morning! It’s January 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

An a.m. shower; rather cloudy in North Eugene

Today will be a stray morning shower; otherwise, cloudy most of the time. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 49 with a low of 33. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 11 a.m.


Top news from nearby

The EPA will start contamination sampling at the former J.H. Baxter wood treatment site in January, continuing through summer, to assess pollution and guide future cleanup efforts.

Superfund sampling to start at J.H. Baxter

Superfund sampling to start at J.H. Baxter

By Ashli Blow

Jan 5, 2026


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in North Eugene

KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie
KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie

Join the KIDZ BOP Kids for a larger-than-life concert adventure featuring today’s biggest hits, including “APT.,” “Pink Pony Club,” and more. Get read…

At Regal Valley River Center 15 on January 5
Repeats once more on January 5

Craft Center Duck Painting
Craft Center Duck Painting

Unwind and get creative during your first day! Join us at the Craft Center for a fun, free art project. Meet new people and explore an awesome campus …

At Erb Memorial Union on January 5


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 2488 Devon Street, proposing to annex .28 acres of land at that location. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on January 4.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1227 Coburg Rd, Eugene at 5 p.m. on January 4.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near the 900 block of Division Ave. at 5 p.m. on January 4.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 25 Club Rd, Eugene at 2 p.m. on January 4.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at 2 p.m. on January 4.
     
  • Police took a report about found contraband near 1735 Adkins St., Eugene at noon on January 4.
     
  • A person was caught driving with a suspended license near the 900 block of Division Ave. at 11 a.m. on January 4.
     
  • A theft happened near 1163 Valley River Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on January 4.
     
  • A shoplifting incident was reported near 1163 Valley River Dr, Eugene at 8 a.m. on January 4.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2525 Cal Young Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on January 4.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2800 Applewood Ln, Eugene at 5 a.m. on January 4.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 270 Marche Chase Dr, Eugene at 7 p.m. on January 3.
     
  • A theft was reported near 293 Valley River Center in Eugene at 2 p.m. on January 3.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious situation near 1635 Crescent Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on January 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at noon on January 3.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 9 a.m. on January 3.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious situation near 2128 Elkhorn Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on January 3.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1000 Willagillespie Rd, Eugene at 7 a.m. on January 3.
     
  • A person was stopped by police near Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. at 2 p.m. on January 2.
     
  • A traffic water patrol took place near the 90000 block of Coburg Rd at 1 p.m. on January 2.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported and police assisted at 9 a.m. on January 2 near 926 Anderson Ln, Springfield.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: There will be off-and-on construction on Gilham Road between Ayers Road and Don Juan in Lane County. Traffic will be directed by flaggers.