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

Increasing clouds and warm in North Eugene

Today will be very warm with sun yielding to clouds. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Thunderstorms Monday


Top news from nearby

Thurston High enforces a strict cellphone ban all day, including lunch, per Gov. Kotek’s directive. Some students object, but administrators say the clear policy prevents confusion.

‘There’s no gray’: Thurston High starts year under cellphone ban

‘There’s no gray’: Thurston High starts year under cellphone ban

By Lilly St. Angelo

Sep 5, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in North Eugene

Motiv8 Foundation Tickets For Local Youth
Motiv8 Foundation Tickets For Local Youth

At Autzen Stadium on September 5

Family Playtime
Family Playtime

Young children with their grown-ups: come play together. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34448

At Sheldon Branch Library on September 5
Repeats once more on September 19

Friday Laser Shows
Friday Laser Shows

Laser shows contain bright, sometimes flashing lights and loud music. This experience is not recommended for guests who are highly sensitive to light …

At Eugene Science Center on September 5

Ana Leovy exhibit
Ana Leovy exhibit

The Student Activities Board invites you to view works by Ana Leovy in the Adell McMillan Gallery. Based in Cancun, Mexico, Ana Leovy is a graphic des…

At Erb Memorial Union on September 5
Repeats 17 more times until September 24


Community crime report

  • An arrest was made for fourth-degree assault near 2824 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene at 9 p.m. on September 4.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1600 Adkins St., Eugene at 6 p.m. on September 4.
     
  • Police found someone with illegal drugs near the 900 block of Division Ave. at 3 p.m. on September 4.
     
  • An arrest was made for another reason near the 2400 block of Sheldon Village Loop at 2 p.m. on September 4.
     
  • A theft was reported near 601 Day Island Rd, Eugene, at 2 p.m. on September 4.
      
  • Police assisted state troopers and took a report near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 9 a.m. on September 4.
     

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 installing storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Detours are in place and flaggers are directing traffic.