Good morning! It’s December 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A couple of morning showers in Northwest Eugene

Today will be breezy this morning with a couple of showers; cloudy and warm. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 51. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Mild Sunday


Northwest Eugene news

Willamette High principal Alyssa Dodds is known for purple sneakers, delivering coffee to teachers, connecting with students, promoting women leaders, rolling her desk around school, and pursuing a Ph.D. after hours.

Purple sneakers and 15,000 steps a day: Willamette High principal keeps on the move

Purple sneakers and 15,000 steps a day: Willamette High principal keeps on the move

By Lilly St. Angelo

Dec 10, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Northwest Eugene

2026 NEHS Senior Grad Night Planning Mtg #3
2026 NEHS Senior Grad Night Planning Mtg #3

Let’s talk 2026 Grad Night! Join us to cover fundraising progress so far, opportunities coming up, and where we need help identifying donations! We’ll…

At Countryside Pizza & Grill on December 10

River Road Community Organization Board Meeting

At Iris Place Community Room on December 10
Repeats 12 more times until August 10

Christine Gunn Cello Concert - cancelled due to injury
Christine Gunn Cello Concert – cancelled due to injury

Friday, December 12     Christine Gunn  70 E Howard Ave. $15. 7:30 p.m. Christine Gunn has performed extensively throughout the Northwest and Europe …

At House Concert River Rd on December 12


Community crime report

  • A report of menacing was taken near Hwy 99n and Roosevelt Blvd. in Eugene at 12 a.m on December 10.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 969 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A car crash happened with no injuries near the Beltline eastbound offramp at 5 p.m. on December 9.
     
  • A car crash happened with no injuries near Division Ave. at noon on December 9.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown problem near 1397 Keller St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • Police took a report of illegal dumping near Bramblewood Ln and David Ave. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 1820 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene on December 9 at 9 a.m.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 969 Hwy 99n, Eugene, at 9 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • A report was taken about a disorderly person near the 2099 block of Empire Park Dr in Eugene at 5 a.m. on December 9.
     
  • Police stopped a person near River Rd at 11 p.m. on December 8.
     
  • A vehicle was broken into near the 90400 block of Prairie Rd at 7 a.m. on December 8.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 400 block of Maxwell Rd at 9 a.m. on December 5.
     
  • A traffic hazard happened near Wisteria St. at 9 a.m. on December 5.
     
  • A prowler was reported near the 1500 block of Copping St. at 1 a.m. on December 5.
     

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.