Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and not as hot in North Eugene
Today will be not as hot with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 88 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night
Top news from nearby
A hidden low-head dam on the Willamette River near Eugene endangers paddlers with strong currents and boat traps. No agency claims responsibility for its removal or maintenance, prompting calls for action.
‘People don’t understand’ dangers of underwater dam that’s intact but ignored
By Ashli Blow
Jul 17, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in North Eugene

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 5
At Eugene Science Center on July 17
Repeats once more on July 18

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 1 Middle School
At Eugene Science Center on July 17
Repeats once more on July 18

Papa’s Pizza & Relay for Life
We are fortunate that ALL Papa’s Pizza locations will be assisting us with this fundraising event. Required: BE AWARE! You must have a paper copy o…
At Papa’s Pizza Coburg Rd on July 17
Community crime report
- A report was made about found property at 5 p.m. on July 16 near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene.
- A report of criminal mischief was taken at 1 p.m. on July 16 near Delta Northbound Off-Ramp and Goodpasture Island Road in Eugene.
- A report was filed for lost property near 300 Country Club Rd in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 16.
- A report about suspicious conditions was taken near 300 Country Club Rd in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 16.
- A traffic stop occurred near 94 I105 Westbound in Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 16, and a report was taken.
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license near the Delta Southbound Onramp and Valley River Drive in Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 16.
- A theft occurred at 8 a.m. on July 16 near 2730 Gateway St., Springfield.
- A report of criminal mischief was taken near 230 Oakmont Way at 7 a.m. on July 16.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Gilham Rd between Ayres Rd and Don Juan Ave from April 14 to December 31. The work includes installing storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Detours and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic.
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