Good morning! It’s Sept. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Times of clouds and sun in Northwest Eugene

Today will be times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 49. Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers Friday afternoon

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Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk
Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk

Our Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk begins at Maurie Jacobs Park, the meeting point of several powerful natural systems.

At Maurie Jacobs Park on September 9
Repeats 28 more times until December 17

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Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 220 Cross Pl, Eugene, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 5.
     
  • A burglary happened near the 300 block of Owosso Dr at 1 p.m. on Sept. 5.
     
  • A burglary arrest happened near 2571 Haig St., Eugene, on Sept. 5 at 6 a.m.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1262 Bramblewood Ln, Eugene, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 5.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 2nd Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on Sept. 6.
     

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Prairie Road is closed to all traffic between Highway 99 and Maxwell Road from August 17 to about September 18 due to railroad crossing replacement work. Use Irving Road, Beltline, or Chambers Road as detours.
  • Construction is happening on Bethel Road and nearby sidewalks during the week of September 7. Expect delays and possible single-lane traffic.
  • River Road is under construction from Randy Pape Beltline to Green Lane. Most work happens at night, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During the week of September 6, crews are installing ramps and a bus stop near Division Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue. One lane north of Santa Clara Avenue will be closed during the day for curb and gutter work, but traffic will still move in both directions using a single lane. No other lane closures are expected outside nighttime hours.
  • Starting September 7, crews are finishing up work on Spring Creek Drive between River Road and Awbrey Park Elementary School. The main construction is done, and only minor work remains. Traffic impact is expected to be low.
     

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