Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with sunshine in Northwest Eugene

Today will be scorching sunshine and very hot; danger of dehydration and heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 104 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through Wednesday


Top news from nearby

Former Lane County counsel Erin Pettigrew cited sexism and hostility from officials in her 2024 resignation, resulting in a $250,000 settlement approved by commissioners, with records revealing her allegations.

Former Lane County counsel alleged sexism and hostility from elected officials 

Former Lane County counsel alleged sexism and hostility from elected officials 

By Ben Botkin

Aug 11, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police 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

River Road Community Organization Board Meeting

At Iris Place Community Room on August 11
Repeats 19 more times until May 11

RRWFPD Monthly Board Meeting
RRWFPD Monthly Board Meeting

River Road Water and Fire Protection District will hold their Monthly Board Meeting.

At RRWDPD Office on August 12
Repeats 4 more times until December 9

Thursdays in the Park – Bad Reputation
Thursdays in the Park – Bad Reputation

Thursdays in the Park – Bad Reputation Enjoy a night of rock-country from Bad Reputation on Thursday, August 14 at Emerald Park, 6:30–8:00 P.M. Grab a…

At Emerald Park on August 14


Community crime report

  • A report was taken for an abandoned animal near River Rd and Northwest Expressway in Eugene at 7 p.m. on August 10.
     
  • A report was taken for an unknown problem near 550 River Rd in Eugene at noon on August 10.
     
  • A hit-and-run incident was reported at 8 a.m. on August 10 near 35 Silver Ln in Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for suspicious conditions at 8 a.m. on August 10 near 950 Hwy 99n in Eugene.
     
  • There was an arrest following a dispute near 345 Lassen St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 10.
     
  • There was a civil dispute near 25 Hatton Ave. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • A report of menacing was taken near 60 Division Ave. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • A stolen vehicle was reported on August 9 at 3 p.m. near 2200 W 6th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was taken near 3366 Merryvale Rd in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 555 River Rd, Eugene, at noon on August 9.
     
  • There was an incident of criminal mischief involving repossessed vehicles near 600 Hwy 99n in Eugene. It happened at 11 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 100 block of E Hillcrest Dr at 11 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • A vehicle was unlawfully entered near the 200 block of Dublin Ave. at 8 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was a theft near the 2600 block of Highway 99n at 7 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was a loud noise disturbance near the 1000 block of Stillman Ave. at 3 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was an animal complaint near the 2600 block of Oxford Ct at 2 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was an incident of vandalism and criminal mischief near the 4000 block of Meredith Ct at midnight on August 9.
     
  • There was an illegal fire burning near the 3600 block of Stark St. at 11 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • A vehicle stop led to a police pursuit near River Rd at 11 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 4400 block of Thunderbird St. at 9 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • A person was stopped by the police near River Rd at 9 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 1800 block of Labona Dr at 4 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 900 block of Division Ave. at 4 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near Hardy Ave. at 8 a.m. on August 8.
     
  • A person was caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs near River Rd at 8 a.m. on August 8.
     
  • A DUI incident occurred near River Rd at 3 a.m. on August 8.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 100 block of Briarcliff at 2 a.m. on August 8.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!