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

An afternoon thundershower in South Eugene

Today will be considerable cloudiness and warm, becoming breezy this afternoon with a thundershower; power outage and flood risk increases at night. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 44. Cloudy now, changing to thunderstorms at 6 p.m.

Looking ahead: Rain and wind can lead to flooding and power outages tonight


Top news from nearby

Lisa Levsen and Neighbors Feeding Neighbors serve breakfast under the Washington Jefferson Bridge four days weekly, despite opposition from the city, police, and some neighbors.

Under the bridge, a woman who wants everyone to have breakfast

Under the bridge, a woman who wants everyone to have breakfast

By Annie Aguiar

Dec 16, 2025


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in South Eugene

Start Strong: Identifying Student Tools

Start Strong: Identifying Student Tools & Resources

At Lane Community College on December 16
Repeats once more on December 16

Start Strong Social
Start Strong Social

After each Start Strong Workshop, we will meet as a group in the Center Building 2nd floor lobby to enjoy snacks and informal conversation to help new…

At Lane Community College on December 16
Repeats 3 more times until December 17

Snacks and Scholarships
Snacks and Scholarships

After reviewing the 2026-27 LCC Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, and OSAC scholarships, we’ll help you start the online applications!

At Lane Community College on December 16


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for a property on Hilyard St., north of 27th Ave. The proposal seeks to divide the property into four separate lots, with each lot intended for one dwelling unit. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A shoplifting incident happened near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on December 15. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A fatal car crash happened near E 30th Ave. at 4 p.m. on December 15.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1864 Oak St., Eugene on December 15 at 2 p.m.
     
  • A person was arrested after a fight near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2050 Garfield St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1864 Oak St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • A theft was reported near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 1711 Willamette St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 2445 Tyler St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2373 Washington St., Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 15.
     
  • An arrest was made for another reason near the 700 block of W 18th Ave. at 8 p.m. on December 14.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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