Good morning! It’s December 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A couple of showers in North Eugene

Today will be some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Mostly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain from late tonight to Friday afternoon can lead to flooding


North Eugene news

A north Eugene Catholic school plans a $9.6 million gym and performance space with a basketball court, bleachers, stage, and music classroom, aiming to break ground in 2026.

Catholic school nears fundraising goal for new gym, performance space

Catholic school nears fundraising goal for new gym, performance space

By Lilly St. Angelo

Dec 17, 2025

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Things to do in North Eugene

Holiday Laser Shows + Queen
Holiday Laser Shows + Queen

Laser shows are a great way to celebrate the holidays in a warm planetarium! Make it a compo and visit the Exhibit Hall before the show. ESC Members r…

At Eugene Science Center on December 19

Spencer W McConkie
Spencer W McConkie

Come listen to music celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Admission is free and includes refreshments afterward.

At President’s Street Building on December 19

College Football Playoff First Round
College Football Playoff First Round

At Autzen Stadium on December 20


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 2588 Dale Avenue, proposing to change the zoning of one parcel from agricultural use to low-density residential use. This application marks the first step in a process that could allow for residential development on the site, pending further review and approval by local authorities. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A hit and run was reported near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at midnight on December 17.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at 7 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A shoplifter was arrested near 300 Valley River Center in Eugene at 6 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 5 Oakway Center in Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen near Keiper Ave. at 2 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 5 Oakway Center in Eugene on December 16 at 1 p.m.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1475 Green Acres Rd, Eugene at noon on December 16.
     
  • Police helped another agency and made an arrest near the 500 block of E 4th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A report was made about found property near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • Police helped another agency and took a report near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A suspicious person was arrested near Goodpasture Loop and Goodpasture Island Road in Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A driver was given a citation instead of being taken into custody after a motor vehicle incident near 697 Goodpasture Island Rd, Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on December 16.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Gilham Road between Ayres Road and Don Juan Avenue in Lane County. Work started April 14 and is expected to finish by December 31. Crews are building storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Traffic will be managed by flaggers.