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Good morning! It’s Oct. 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in Northwest Eugene
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 33. Clear now, changing to mostly sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Near record-breaking low temperatures Sunday night
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Community Fireside Council
Community Fireside Council is a rare opportunity in our fast-paced world to slow down and be truly present.
At Private Residence on October 12
Repeats 2 more times until December 14
Community crime report
- A driver was involved in a car crash and was suspected of driving under the influence. The incident happened near the 2500 block of Dover Dr at 10 a.m. on Oct. 11.
- A hit-and-run traffic incident happened near the 2500 block of Dover Dr at 10 a.m. on Oct. 11.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 935 Westsprings Dr, Eugene at 3 p.m. on Oct. 10.
- A theft was reported near 199 Silver Ln, Eugene at 9 p.m. on Oct. 11.
- There was a threat and harassment incident near the 2500 block of Stratford St. at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Long-term projects: – Prairie Road will be closed this week for construction at the Hwy 99 and Prairie Road intersection. Crews are building sidewalks, adding road striping, and landscaping near Maxwell Road. Use Irving Road, Beltline, or Chambers Road as detours.
- Construction on Bethel Road and nearby walkways will happen this week. Expect delays and possible lane closures. Follow traffic signs and detours.
- Paving work on River Road between Randy Pape Beltline and Green Lane will take place at night from Sunday the 11th through Thursday the 22nd. There will be lane shifts and occasional lane closures, but no full road closures.
- The Awbrey Park Safe Routes to School Project is mostly finished. There will be no work or traffic impacts this week.
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