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

A blend of sun and clouds in Northwest Eugene

Today will be a blend of sun and clouds. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night


Northwest Eugene news

EWEB and SUB customers will face utility rate increases starting this winter and spring, with higher bills expected through 2026 due to planned hikes.

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger and Ashli Blow

Dec 12, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa

Food, fun, and friends! It’s time for the community to come together and celebrate because it’s a wonderful life! Come see Santa, enjoy holiday music …

On December 13


Community crime report

  • Police took a report of gunshots being fired near Maxwell Rd and Labona Dr in Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 3694 Scenic Dr, Eugene at 5 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A restraining order was violated near the 4200 block of River Rd at 3 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A restraining order was violated near the 1700 block of Elkay Dr at 2 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • Police stopped a person who was wanted by authorities. This happened near River Rd at 2 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A traffic hazard happened near Lombard St. at 1 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A disturbance involving threats happened near the 100 block of Spring Creek at 1 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was taken near W 7th Ave. and Garfield St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2519 Justine Ln, Eugene on December 11 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 800 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 796 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 1967 River Rd, Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A dispute was reported near Formac Ave. and Copping St. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 2555 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene at 7 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A drug overdose happened near Hwy 99n at 5 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 969 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 1 a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A restraining order was violated near the 100 block of E Maynard Ave. at a.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody during a traffic stop near River Rd and Merry Ln in Eugene at midnight on December 11.
     
  • A disturbance dispute happened near the 1400 block of River Rd at 11 p.m. on December 10.
     
  • A person was caught trespassing near the 2600 block of River Rd at 10 p.m. on December 10.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Chambers Street will have moderate traffic impacts due to seismic bridge retrofit construction. In West Eugene, construction is underway to add new lighting and a walking path, with low impact on traffic.