Good morning! It’s October 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sun through high clouds in North Eugene

Today will be sun through high clouds. The high will be 63 with a low of 41.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Friday morning through Sunday afternoon


Top news from nearby

Five years after the Holiday Farm Fire, survivors seek accountability as a federal judge reviews lawsuits against BPA, EWEB, and Lane Electric Cooperative for allegedly causing the fire.

Holiday Farm Fire survivors blame BPA, EWEB; justice yet to come 

Holiday Farm Fire survivors blame BPA, EWEB; justice yet to come 

By Ashli Blow

Oct 21, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in North Eugene

Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
Understanding Your Health Insurance Options

This free session offers a clear overview of the different types of health insurance coverage available.

At Oregon Cancer Foundation on October 21

Trivia
Trivia

At Coldfire Brewing on October 21
Repeats 89 more times until July 6


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 272 & 2727 Leo Harris Parkway, requesting an adjustment to the required landscaping standards. Specifically, the proposal seeks changes to the landscaping requirements for the perimeter of parking areas and for landscaping along driveway entrances. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A shoplifting incident happened near 2815 Chad Dr, Eugene at 8 p.m. on October 20. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was taken near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 4 p.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report was made about found property near 1005 Green Acres Rd, Eugene at 4 p.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 2552 Sheldon Village Lp, Eugene at 3 p.m. on October 20.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 437 Alexander Loop, Eugene at noon on October 20.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2945 Van Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report was taken for lost property near 3355 Chad Dr, Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 311 Coburg Rd in Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2056 Lakeview Dr, Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 1080 Green Acres Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was taken near 3046 Stapp Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • An assault was reported near Defazio Bridge and North Bank Path in Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was taken near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A theft was reported near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for suspicious activity near 1598 Victorian Way, Eugene at 11 p.m. on October 19.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Lane County is working on Gilham Road between Ayres Road and Don Juan Avenue to build storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Work started April 14 and is expected to finish by December 31. Detours and flaggers are in place. – Construction is happening on Coburg Road between Fox Meadow and North Game Farm Road. There will be lane changes controlled by flaggers for utility work and ADA ramp installations. Pedestrians and bicyclists may have limited access and might need to cross to the other side. Bicyclists can use Fox Meadow Road as a detour. Large trucks and equipment will be in the area. – There is construction work in Eugene to improve traffic signals. The impact on traffic is expected to be low.