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

A couple of showers in South Eugene

Today will be some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Mostly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain from late tonight to Friday afternoon can lead to flooding


Top news from nearby

Bethel teachers and district have a tentative 3-year contract with a 13.5% pay raise, 9% higher insurance contributions, increased prep time, and improved health and safety terms, pending ratification.

Bethel teachers, district reach tentative deal on 3-year contract

Bethel teachers, district reach tentative deal on 3-year contract

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Dec 17, 2025

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Things to do in South Eugene

Best Buddies Info & Craft Night at the Y!
Best Buddies Info & Craft Night at the Y!

Join us for an evening full of fun, connection and crafting while learning about Best Buddies: the largest international organization dedicated to end…

At Eugene Family YMCA Don Stathos Campus on December 17

Liberation Cinema: Voices for Collective Healing
Liberation Cinema: Voices for Collective Healing

We invite you to join us at Liberation Cinema: Voices for Collective Healing.  A deep & lively three-film series. Each night will feature a new film t…

At The Trauma Healing Project on December 17

Trivia
Trivia

🧠🍻 TRIVIA NIGHT at Drop Bear Brewery! 🍻🧠 Every Wednesday at 7:03 P.M. Hosted by Brett from Shelbyville Trivia Think you’ve got what it takes to be a t…

At Drop Bear Brewery on December 17
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Liberation Cinema Healing Centered Film Series
Liberation Cinema Healing Centered Film Series

Liberation Cinema: Voices for Collective Healing is a three-part film series with panel discussions that explore the systemic and historical…

At The Trauma Healing Project on December 31


Community crime report

  • A tree fell and blocked traffic near the 32500 block of Dillard Rd at 2 a.m. on December 17.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near W 19th Ave. and Jefferson St., Eugene, at 10 p.m. on December 16.
     
  • A threat and harassment incident happened near the 4000 block of E 30th on December 16 at 5 p.m.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1880 Cleveland St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious situation near 3381 Bentley Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 1780 Northview Blvd., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A missing person was found and someone was arrested near the 2186 block of Polk St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 9 a.m. on December 16.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near E 24th Ave. and Willamette St. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 15.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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