Good morning! It’s Sept. 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in South Eugene

Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 86 with a low of 48. Clear now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Pleasant Sunday.


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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 September 10
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Building Resilience Workshop: Trauma-Informed & Healing-Centered Practice
Building Resilience Workshop: Trauma-Informed & Healing-Centered Practice

Building Resilience: Trauma-Informed & Healing-Centered Practice Join us for a highly interactive workshop exploring the impact of trauma…

At The Trauma Healing Project on September 10


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for zone verification at 95 E 18th Avenue. At this time, the application is solely to verify the property’s zoning status, and no additional details regarding proposed development or changes have been provided. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 710 E 22nd Ave., Eugene, at 7 a.m. on Sept. 9.
     
  • A bike crash happened near the 86300 block of Eldon Schafer Dr at 6 p.m. on Sept. 9.
     
  • A report was taken about a dispute near the 2186 block of Polk St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 5 p.m. on Sept. 9.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2035 W 29th Ave., Eugene, at 4 p.m. on Sept. 8.
     
  • A report was taken about a disorderly person near 2190 Polk St., Eugene, at 4 p.m. on Sept. 8.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Construction is happening near 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
  • Construction is ongoing in the parking lot at Willamette Street and W 52nd Avenue this week. Heavy equipment will be moving in and out, but major work is almost finished.
  • From Monday, September 7 to Friday, September 14, construction at W 30th Avenue and Portland Street will close parking on the west side of Portland Street from W 30th Avenue to W 29th Place, and some parking north of W 29th Place to W 28th Avenue. Pedestrians cannot use the west side of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place and should use the temporary ramp and sidewalk on the east side.
  • Starting Tuesday, September 8, the west half of McLean Boulevard from Graham Drive to the cul-de-sac will be milled. Paving will take place today and Friday, September 11, including driveways and the area near McLean & Chambers. Two detours are in place: one rerouting traffic through Lasater, Randy, and 29th streets back to McKendrick Street and McLean Boulevard; the other directing Graham Drive traffic to Chambers Street via 28th Street.
  • 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 delays as roads may be reduced to one lane or temporarily closed.
  • Construction work continues this week on Hilyard Street between 40th and 34th Avenue, Friendly Street and the 18th area, 24th Avenue from Hilyard to Agate, and Alder Street from 30th to 32nd. Crews are finishing up with cleanup and minor repairs. The impact on traffic is expected to be low.
  • On Wednesday, September 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., crack sealing work will take place on E 27th between Central Blvd and Spring Blvd. Expect delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Construction to rehabilitate a 100-year-old wastewater pipe is happening at the intersection of Crest Drive and Willamette Street this week. Sidewalks on Crest Drive may be closed at times. The impact on traffic is expected to be low.