Good morning! It’s February 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain and snow showers in South Eugene

Today will be cloudy and chilly with a couple of showers; perhaps mixed with snow early in the day. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 46 with a low of 30. Cloudy now, changing to flurries at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain tomorrow evening will change to snow and accumulate a coating to an inch before ending Thursday morning


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Things to do in South Eugene

Black and White Infrared Photography by Donald Myers.
Black and White Infrared Photography by Donald Myers.

lack and White Infrared Photography by Donald Myers. The Show runs from January 3 through February 26 There will be an artist reception on Saturday Ja…

At The O’Brien Photo Gallery on February 17
Repeats 7 more times until February 26

Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School: K-3 Tour
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School: K-3 Tour

We are excited to offer tours to give you a view into our Montessori classrooms and a chance to meet some of the educators who guide them. Tours are a…

At Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School on February 17


Property development

  • A zoning application for a project adjacent to 326 Chambers St. was formally approved with conditions on February 13. The approved project proposes to divide the property next to 326 Chambers St. into four separate lots, with each lot intended for one dwelling unit. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • Police responded to reports of gunshots being fired near the 2700 block of E 38th Ave. at 4 p.m. on February 13.
     
  • A suspicious device was found near the 32500 block of Mt Baldy Ln at 5 p.m. on February 13.
     
  • A hit and run traffic incident happened near the 86200 block of Franklin Blvd. at 2 p.m. on February 14.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1828 Hilyard St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on February 15.
     
  • A dog bite was reported near 750 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on February 14.
     

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 impacts.