Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with sunshine in North Eugene

Today will be scorching sunshine and very hot; danger of dehydration and heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 100 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: Expect showers Saturday


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in North Eugene

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 August 12
Repeats 34 more times until September 24

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 9
Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 9

At Eugene Science Center on August 12
Repeats 3 more times until August 15

Trivia
Trivia

At Coldfire Brewing on August 12
Repeats 99 more times until July 6

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At Cuthbert Amphitheater on August 12


Community crime report

  • A DUI incident happened near 615 I105 Eastbound in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A mail theft was reported at 5 p.m. on August 11 near 330 S Garden Way in Eugene.
     
  • There was an assault on August 11 at 5 p.m. near the 90200 block of Coburg Rd.
     
  • A traffic incident blocked a driveway near the 90000 block of Coburg Rd at 5 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 1070 Cal Young Rd in Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • Police found contraband and took a report near 300 Country Club Rd in Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield, at noon on August 11.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near the 100 block of Coburg Rd in Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • A vehicle and bicycle crash was reported near Coburg Road and I-105 Eastbound in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • There was a reported dispute near 3752 International Ct in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • A theft arrest happened at 10 a.m. on August 11 near 330 S Garden Way in Eugene.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 3752 International Ct in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 11.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction on Gilham Rd from Ayres Rd to Don Juan Ave will continue until 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.