Good morning! It’s September 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sun in Northwest Eugene

Today will be plenty of sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 51.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

Eugene and Springfield schools face declining enrollment from fewer births, high living costs, and increased alternative education choices since the pandemic.

Where are all the kids? Family choices result in fewer children in local public schools

Where are all the kids? Family choices result in fewer children in local public schools

By Lilly St. Angelo

Sep 16, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ 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

Family Fun in Support of Relief Nursery
Family Fun in Support of Relief Nursery

On September 16th, 17th, and 18th 2025 Putters Family Entertainment and Strike City Lanes will be donating 50% of sales to Relief Nursery! Bring your …

At Putters Family Entertainment on September 16
Repeats 2 more times until September 18

Cirque Ma'Ceo - Eugene
Cirque Ma’Ceo – Eugene

Step into a world like no other! Experience the breathtaking harmony of magnificent horses and world-class artists as they unite in a dazzling perform…

At Oregon Horse Center on September 19
Repeats once more on September 27


Property development

  • A zoning application has been submitted for the properties at 185 and 188 West 6th Avenue, proposing minor adjustments to existing zoning rules. The application specifically requests changes to the maximum front yard setback requirements, as well as modifications to the landscaping requirements for parking areas located along streets and driveway entrances. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 400 block of E Rosewood Ave. at 10 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • Shots were fired near the 2600 block of Carbona St. at 8 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • An injured animal was reported and a police report was taken near 100 River Ave., Eugene at 7 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • A person was acting disorderly and causing a disturbance near the 1200 block of Maxwell Rd at 4 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • A traffic hazard was reported near Randy Pape Beltline at 4 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • A hit and run traffic incident happened near Northwest Expressway at 4 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • A disturbance and dispute happened near the Beltline westbound offramp at 4 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • A reckless driving incident happened near Prairie Rd at 2 p.m. on September 15.
     
  • A vehicle was used illegally near the 2600 block of Ln at 11 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was taken near 785 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • An arrest was made for another reason near the 2600 block of Roosevelt at 9 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 700 block of Ruby Ave. at 9 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 500 block of Heywood Ave. at 9 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 2400 block of York St. at 9 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 2222 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 1 a.m. on September 15.
     
  • A drunk driver was arrested near River Rd and Knoop Ln in Eugene at 1 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near Hatton Ave. and Evergreen Dr in Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 13.
     
  • A report was taken for lost property near 3060 River Rd, Eugene at 10 a.m. on September 13.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 2788 River Rd, Eugene at 8 a.m. on September 13.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants near Chambers St. at 11 p.m. on September 12.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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