Good morning! It’s Oct. 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Comfortable with some sun in South Eugene

Today will be comfortable with some sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 40. Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Friday


South Eugene news


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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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 October 13
Repeats 132 more times until February 22

Nutrition with Sierra: A Hands-On Workshop for Mental Wellness
Nutrition with Sierra: A Hands-On Workshop for Mental Wellness

Discover how the foods you eat can support your mood, focus, resilience, and overall mental well-being.

At Eugene Family YMCA on October 13

Fall 2026 Community Resource Fair!
Fall 2026 Community Resource Fair!

Your success at Lane Community College extends beyond the classroom. Join us for the Community Resource Fair and connect with local organizations…

At Lane Community College on October 13


Community crime report

  • A person was stopped by police and given a traffic ticket near Kincaid St. and E Amazon Dr in Eugene at 4 p.m. on Oct. 12.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1461 W 24th Pl, Eugene at 3 p.m. on Oct. 12. Police took a report about the incident.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1461 W 24th Pl, Eugene at noon on Oct. 12. Police took a report about the incident.
     
  • A theft was reported near 585 E 19th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 780 E 22nd Ave., Eugene at 6 a.m. on Oct. 12.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Construction at 18th and Hilyard Street will cause moderate delays this week as lanes may be reduced to one.
  • Minor construction is happening in the parking lot at Willamette Street and West 52nd Avenue this week, with low impact on traffic.
  • From today through Friday, construction at W 30th Ave and Portland St will close on-street 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.
  • Sidewalk repairs are happening on McLean Blvd this week. The road stays open, but flaggers may direct traffic. Most repairs will finish this week, except for one ramp at the McLean cul-de-sac, which will be done next week. Erosion and traffic control will be removed the week of October 19.
  • Paving work is taking place this week on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks. Expect moderate delays as roads may be narrowed or temporarily closed.
  • No work is planned for the 100 Year Wastewater Pipe Rehabilitation project this week except on Saturday, when crews will work near South Eugene High School with no traffic impact.
  • Construction crews are working on Patterson Street between E 18th Ave and E 24th Ave this week for a safety pilot project. Traffic control and barricades are in place, but no traffic disruptions are expected.