Good morning! It’s July 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
CORRECTION: A previous version of this newsletter contained incorrect information regarding a zoning application filed for 1735 Adkins Street. Lookout Eugene-Springfield regrets the error.
Hot with sizzling sunshine in North Eugene
Today will be hot with sizzling sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 96 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow
Top news from nearby
Eugene City Council repealed a fire service fee, opting for an 18% stormwater fee increase to fill budget gaps, freeing $4.7 million for city services over two years.
Eugene City Council repeals fire service fee that attracted strong opposition
By Ben Botkin
Jul 14, 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 15
Repeats 3 more times until July 18

Summer Science Adventure Camps Week 1 Middle School
At Eugene Science Center on July 15
Repeats 3 more times until July 18

Make a Shrinky Dink Keychain
Indulge your nostalgia: drop by to craft with Shrinky Dinks. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34147
At Sheldon Branch Library on July 15
Property development
- A zoning application has been filed for 1735 Adkins Street. (view application)
Community crime report
- There was a report of suspicious conditions near Day Island Park at midnight on July 15.
- There was a car crash with unknown injuries near W Centennial Blvd. at 8 p.m. on July 14.
- A DUI incident happened at 8 p.m. on July 14 near West Centennial Boulevard and Anderson Lane in Springfield.
- A vehicle was repossessed near the 89800 block of Armitage Rd at 4 p.m. on July 14.
- There was an illegal burn reported near the 2900 block of Kinney Loop at 4 p.m. on July 14.
- A dispute was reported but resolved before police arrived at 1 p.m. on July 14 near 1040 Green Acres Rd, Eugene.
- There was a car crash with no injuries near the 2400 block of Devon Ave. at noon on July 14.
- A burglary was reported at 7 a.m. on July 14 near 2899 Applewood Ln, Eugene.
- A traffic stop occurred near 325 I105 Eastbound in Eugene, and a uniform traffic citation was issued at 7 a.m. on July 14.
- A theft arrest happened at 5 a.m. on July 12 near 274 Coburg Rd in Eugene.
- A missing person report was filed at 3 a.m. on July 12 near 1985 Montreal Ave. in Eugene.
- There was a dispute near 445 Coburg Rd in Eugene. It happened at 10 p.m. on July 11. The person involved was cited instead of being taken into custody.
- There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 1400 block of Anderson Ln at 10 p.m. on July 11.
- There was a trespassing incident near the 89700 block of N Game Farm Rd at 10 a.m. on July 11.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction on Gilham Rd from Ayres Rd to Don Juan Ave is ongoing and 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.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents, property development updates and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.


