Good morning! It’s Nov. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mainly cloudy in South Eugene

Today will be mainly cloudy. There is a 7% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 41. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Saturday


South Eugene news

UO football player enters diversion program after DUII arrest

UO football player enters diversion program after DUII arrest

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Nov 4, 2026


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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 South Eugene

Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW
Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW

Eugene residents who book a blood donation through Goodlabs can also receive a free, clinical-grade wellness panel.

At Bloodworks Eugene on November 5
Repeats 109 more times until February 22

FIRE a documentary about Woman and Ultra Running
FIRE a documentary about Woman and Ultra Running

ALL WELCOME. While this is a film about women and ultra running it’s really a film about believing.

At The Garden on Friendly on November 5

Living Well 2-Part Series with Parkinson's Resources
Living Well 2-Part Series with Parkinson’s Resources

Living Well with Parkinson’s is a two-part educational workshop designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease…

At Eugene Family YMCA on November 5
Repeats once more on November 12


Community crime report

  • A car crash with injuries was reported near Dillard Rd and milepost 4 in Eugene at noon on Nov. 4.
     
  • An assault arrest happened near 1745 Patterson Aly in Eugene at 9 a.m. on Nov. 4.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 127 E 32nd Ave., Eugene at noon on Nov. 4.
     
  • A driver was given a citation instead of being taken into custody after a motor vehicle incident. This happened near W 18th Ave. and S Bertelsen Rd in Eugene. The incident occurred at midnight on Nov. 5.
     
  • A theft was reported near 125 Treehill Loop in Eugene at 10 a.m. on Nov. 4.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. Watch for construction signs, cones, and workers. Pedestrians will need to follow detours around closed ramps.
  • There is limited construction in the parking lot at Willamette St. and W 52nd Ave this week as the project wraps up. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists should watch for signs, cones, and equipment.
  • From Monday to Friday this week, construction at W 30th Ave and Portland St is closing parking on the west side of Portland St between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl, and some parking north of W 29th Pl to W 28th Ave. The west side sidewalk of Portland St between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl is closed. Pedestrians should use the temporary ramp and sidewalk on the east side and follow detour signs.
  • Permanent signs about bumps and speed advisories were installed near the McLean Blvd cul-de-sac on October 30th. No work is planned this week. Two speed hump markings still need to be added, but the date is not set. Any finishing work next week will not affect traffic.
  • Paving work is happening this week on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks. Expect moderate delays, lane reductions, or temporary closures. Watch for construction signs, cones, and workers.
  • From November 1 to 7, crews are working on a wastewater pipe at W 6th Alley off Blair Blvd, between W 6th Ave and W 7th Ave. On November 2 and 3, access to W 6th Alley is limited between Blair Blvd and Van Buren St. The west side of Blair Blvd between W 6th Ave and W 7th Ave is closed to pedestrians, with detour signs posted.
  • From November 1 to 3, construction is also happening on W 6th Alley near Blair Blvd, between W 6th Ave and W 7th Ave. On November 2 and 3, access to W 6th Alley is limited between Blair Blvd and Van Buren St. The west side of Blair Blvd between W 6th Ave and W 7th Ave is closed to pedestrians, with detour signs posted.