Good morning! It’s December 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A blend of sun and clouds in South Eugene

Today will be a blend of sun and clouds. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 52 with a low of 36. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night


South Eugene news

EWEB and SUB customers will face utility rate increases starting this winter and spring, with higher bills expected through 2026 due to planned hikes.

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

EWEB, SUB utility rates set to rise in 2026

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger and Ashli Blow

Dec 12, 2025


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Things to do in South Eugene

No Script Society's A Scriptless Carol
No Script Society’s A Scriptless Carol

Loosely inspired by Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this unscripted comedy encourages audience participation in shaping the classic story of Scrooge throu…

At The Very Little Theatre on December 12
Repeats 2 more times until December 14

Lynda Duffy Band
Lynda Duffy Band

Live Music Friday at Drop Bear Brewery! ✨🎶 Join us on Friday, December 12th at 7pm for an unforgettable night with the Lynda Duffy Band, featuring spe…

At Drop Bear Brewery on December 12

Volunteer in the Learning Garden
Volunteer in the Learning Garden

The Learning Garden welcomes students and staff alike to come volunteer their time on some of our fall projects in the garden. These projects could be…

At Lane Community College on December 12


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 4590 Fox Hollow Rd, requesting approval to divide the property into two separate lots. If approved, each of the new lots would be permitted to have one dwelling unit. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A report was taken about a disorderly person near 1690 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 8 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A person was arrested in connection with a vehicle incident near W Amazon Dr and Larch St. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3990 Dillard Rd, Eugene at 4 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2520 Tyler St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on December 11.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2445 Tyler St., Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 11. Police took a report about the incident.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but no traffic impacts are expected. Construction at the intersection of W 30th Avenue and Portland Street is causing moderate traffic impact.