Good morning! It’s August 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with plenty of sunshine in Northwest Eugene
Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. The high will be 91 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).
Top news from nearby
Bethel and Springfield schools will start a bell-to-bell cellphone ban this fall; Eugene 4J will begin in January. Enforcement details are still being developed in all districts.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Northwest Eugene

Rescue Dog Yoga at The Laundromutt
Come join us on Saturday, 8/23 for a fun and relaxing yoga session with adoptable rescue dogs at The Laundromutt in Eugene on River Road!
At The Laundromutt – Self Service Dog Wash LLC on August 23

HUGE USED BOOK SALE
HUGE USED BOOK SALE! August 23 and August 24! FUNDRAISER FOR RIVER ROAD SANTA CLARA VOLUNTEER LIBRARY! Most adult books $2, most kid books $1. Sunday …
At IRVING GRANGE on August 23
Repeats once more on August 24
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.
- Flamecrave at Mobile, passed a county health inspection on August 6 with no issues. (view report)
- Every Day Kine Grindz From Hawai’i at Mobile, passed a county health inspection on August 6 with no issues. (view report)
Did you know?
Average travel time to work in your community is
20 minutes
Northwest Eugene
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
23 minutes
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 100 block of Bradford Ct at midnight on August 21.
- A person was caught trespassing near the 90800 block of Hwy 99n at 10 p.m. on August 20.
- A driver was involved in a car crash and was arrested for driving under the influence. The incident happened near the 1000 block of River Loop 1 at 9 p.m. on August 20.
- An assault happened near the 3500 block of Arrowhead St. at 9 p.m. on August 20.
- A vehicle was impounded for a traffic issue near the 90600 block of Prairie Rd at 8 p.m. on August 20.
- A juvenile was reported causing a disturbance near the 1400 block of Lake Dr at 5 p.m. on August 20.
- A car crash happened with no injuries near Irving Rd at 5 p.m. on August 20.
- A report of a barking dog was made near the 200 block of Carthage Ave. at 2 p.m. on August 20.
- A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 1000 block of Bethel Dr at 2 p.m. on August 20.
- A report of shoplifting was taken near 201 Division Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on August 20.
- A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near 60 Delta Sb Hwy, Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 20.
- A report of property damage was taken near 217 Division Ave., Eugene at noon on August 20.
- A suspicious situation was reported near the 100 block of Marion Ln at 10 a.m. August 20.
- A traffic hazard happened near Kourt Dr at 9 a.m. on August 20.
- A driver was given a citation instead of being taken into custody after a motor vehicle incident. This happened near River Rd and Federal Ln in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 20.
- A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near W 7th Ave. and Chambers St., Eugene, at 8 a.m. on August 20.
- A suspicious person was reported near the 100 block of E Rosewood Ave. at 5 a.m. on August 20.
- Illegal burning was reported and a citation was given instead of making an arrest. The incident happened near 190 Hwy 99n, Eugene, at 4 a.m. on August 20.
- There were gunshots fired near the 1400 block of Santa Rosa St. at 3 a.m. on August 20.
- There were gunshots fired near the 2000 block of Block Grove St. at midnight on August 16.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
Disclosure: Police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.


