Good morning! It’s September 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Some sun with a few showers in North Eugene

Today will be partly sunny with a couple of showers. There is a 87% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 59. Showers now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Five years after the Holiday Farm Fire, McKenzie Valley residents face rebuilding delays despite government aid, prompting some to form a nonprofit to accelerate recovery efforts.


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in North Eugene

Adults: Collage Journaling
Adults: Collage Journaling

Adults: sign up to collage a journal. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34378

At Sheldon Branch Library on September 9
Repeats once more on September 10

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 9
Repeats 15 more times until September 24

Trivia
Trivia

At Coldfire Brewing on September 9
Repeats 95 more times until July 6

FOR the TREES
FOR the TREES

Step inside Oregon’s forests like never before. For the Trees is a first-of-its-kind, 360-degree virtual reality documentary that brings you face to f…

At Eugene Science Center on September 10
Repeats once more on September 11


Community crime report

  • A suspected drunk driver was reported at 4 p.m. on September 8 near the 90000 block of Coburg Rd.
     
  • An armed person was reported and a police report was taken near the 2100 block of Lamar Ln, Eugene at 3 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A report was taken for found property near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 1 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A report was taken about loose dogs near the 850 block of Day Island Rd in Eugene at 11 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near the 900 block of Division Ave. at 10 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A person was cited for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody near Beltline westbound on-ramp and River Road in Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A report was taken for assisting another agency near 300 Country Club Rd, Eugene at 9 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1121 Coburg Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 72 Centennial Loop, Eugene at 7 a.m. on September 8.
     

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 and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.