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

Cloudy with a shower or two in North Eugene

Today will be a thick cloud cover with a passing shower or two. There is a 80% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 41. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain late tonight


Top news from nearby

Lane County’s library, founded in 1904, still lacks free access for all residents due to funding challenges, and expanding services remains difficult without sustainable financial support despite the original building donation.

Lane County got a ‘free’ library in 1904, but still can’t offer all residents free access

Lane County got a ‘free’ library in 1904, but still can’t offer all residents free access

By William L. Sullivan

Mar 5, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in North Eugene

LGBTQ SMART Recovery
LGBTQ SMART Recovery

This is a recovery group that is here to support anyone on their journey of recovery. Anyone is welcome to join, whether they are working on alcohol c…

At Odyssey Behavioral Health on March 5
Repeats 5 more times until April 9

Art Exhibit: I Finally Finished It by UO Craft Center
Art Exhibit: I Finally Finished It by UO Craft Center

The Craft Center is proud to exhibit: I Finally Finished It. See a variety of art forms from the diverse artistry of the Craft Center’s staff, student…

At Erb Memorial Union on March 5
Repeats 7 more times until March 12

Cocoa Corner
Cocoa Corner

Come make a hot cup of cocoa thursdays this winter term. Be sure to follow @uo.sab on Instagram to catch the weekly surprise reveal! (until supplies l…

At Erb Memorial Union on March 5


Community crime report

  • A hit and run was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 10 p.m. on March 4.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 517 Honeysuckle Ln, Eugene at 7 a.m. on March 4.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants near Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. at midnight on March 4.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 1475 Green Acres Rd, Eugene at noon on March 4.
     
  • A theft happened near 569 Coburg Rd, Eugene on March 4 at 10 a.m.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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