Good morning! It’s Sept. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and nice in South Eugene

Today will be partly to mostly sunny and nice. There is a 5% chance of rain. The high will be 69 with a low of 51. Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Becoming noticeably warmer tomorrow


South Eugene news

Worker at Eugene pub reports being robbed at gunpoint by masked men

Worker at Eugene pub reports being robbed at gunpoint by masked men

By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff

Sep 14, 2026


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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 September 15
Repeats 160 more times until February 22

New Work and Old Favorites, Photography by Rich Bergeman
New Work and Old Favorites, Photography by Rich Bergeman

New Work and Old Favorites, Photography by Rich Bergeman The show runs from Aug. 29 through Oct. 28.

At O’Brien Imaging – photo gallery on September 15
Repeats 25 more times until October 28


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1180 E 37th Ave. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on Sept. 13.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2805 Ferry St., Eugene, at noon on Sept. 14.
     
  • A report about a suspicious situation was taken near 1780 Northview Blvd., Eugene at 1 p.m. on Sept. 14.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard reported near E 30th Ave. at 5 p.m. on Sept. 14.
     
  • An injured animal was reported near Chambers St. at 9 p.m. on Sept. 14.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
  • Construction is taking place in the parking lot at Willamette Street and West 52nd Avenue this week. The project is almost finished and the work area is limited.
  • Portland Street from W 30th Ave to W 28th Ave has parking restrictions on the west side during construction. Pedestrian access on the west side of Portland Street between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl is closed, but a temporary sidewalk and ramp are available on the east side. Pedestrians on W 30th Ave west of Portland St should use the temporary walkway on the north side of W 30th Ave to reach Portland St.
  • McLean Boulevard has finished paving, but utility work continues through Friday. Two detours are in place: one reroutes traffic from before Graham Drive through Lasater, Randy, and 29th streets back to McKendrick Street and McLean Boulevard; the other directs Graham Drive traffic to Chambers Street via 28th Street. Detours will be removed once the work is done.
  • 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 narrowed to one lane or temporarily closed.
  • Crews are working on E 23rd and E 24th Avenues between Willamette Street and Amazon Parkway this week for wastewater pipe rehabilitation. Some work is also on Willamette Street. Southbound traffic on Willamette just south of 24th Avenue is shifted into the center lane. The sidewalk on the southwest corner of Willamette and 24th Avenue is closed, with signs for pedestrians.
  • Construction is happening on Patterson Street between E 18th Ave and E 24th Ave this week for a safety pilot project. Old road markings are being removed and new ones installed. Traffic is reduced to one lane on the side opposite the work area.