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Good morning! It’s May 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny, nice and warm in South Eugene
Today will be mostly sunny, nice and warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers before dawn Tuesday
Top news from nearby
Residents condemned ex-officer Martin Siller’s racist body-cam remarks, citing them as evidence of deeper cultural problems within the police department.
Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting
By Grace Chinowsky
May 12, 2026
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Cooking with Sierra: Fearless Fermentation
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At Eugene Family YMCA on May 12
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Gentle and restorative yoga is designed for anyone, at any level and mobility. Can be done in a chair and we have mats and everything you need. Yoga…
At Trauma Healing Project on May 12
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Community crime report
- An arrest was made for fourth-degree assault near 2621 Willamette St., Eugene at 8 p.m. on May 10.
- A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near E 18th Ave. & Alder St. in Eugene at noon on May 11.
- A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was taken near W Amazon Dr and Fox Hollow Rd in Eugene at 8 p.m. on May 9.
- A report was taken for a car crash with no injuries near 2633 Spring Blvd., Eugene at 10 a.m. on May 9.
- A report of criminal trespass was taken near 140 E 13th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on May 11.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Paving work is happening on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street, but traffic impact is expected to be low.
– There is moderate construction at the intersection of W 30th Avenue and Portland Street.
– Hilyard Street is closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles between 36th and 38th Avenue for the entire week. Use West Amazon or Donald Street to travel north or south. Side streets off Hilyard, like E 39th Avenue and Dillard, are still open. Temporary ramps are set up for homes that only have access from Hilyard. Construction will be quieter on Wednesday and Thursday while the road base cures, with asphalt being applied on Friday.
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