Good morning! It’s December 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A little rain in South Eugene

Today will be considerable cloudiness with a touch of rain; windy this morning. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 51 with a low of 36. Rain now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

A proposed multi-billion dollar Coos Bay shipping terminal aims to revive the port and create jobs, but experts doubt its feasibility and the necessity of expensive rail upgrades to Eugene.

Experts skeptical about plan to bet billions on Coos Bay shipping terminal

Experts skeptical about plan to bet billions on Coos Bay shipping terminal

By Nigel Jaquiss / Oregon Journalism Project

Dec 24, 2025


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Things to do in South Eugene

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 24
Repeats 5 more times until January 28

Pizza and Pint
Pizza and Pint

🍕+🍺 = ❤️ Pizza & Pint Night – Every Thursday at Drop Bear Brewery! Grab one of our signature 9-inch(ish) pizzas — hot, cheesy, and loaded with flavor …

At Drop Bear Brewery on December 25
Repeats 3 more times until January 15

Family Bingo with Ty Connor
Family Bingo with Ty Connor

🎉 Family Bingo Sundays at Drop Bear Brewery! 🎉 Every Sunday at 5:30 P.M. | Hosted by the one and only Ty Connor Looking for a fun way to wrap up the w…

At Drop Bear Brewery on December 28
Repeats 82 more times until July 25


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 2518 Chula Vista Blvd., proposing to increase the building height by one story. Residents interested in learning more or sharing feedback about this proposed change are encouraged to follow updates as the application moves through the city’s review process. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A theft happened near the 86400 block of College View Rd at midnight on December 24.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2232 Patterson St., Eugene at 7 p.m. on December 23.
     
  • A disturbance and dispute happened near the 4000 block of E 30th Ave. at 4 p.m. on December 23.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 85200 block of S Willamette St. at 2 p.m. on December 23.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 23.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1800 W 25th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 23.
     
  • A report was taken about a dispute near 4001 Potter St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 23.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 67 W 29th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 23.
     
  • A traffic hazard happened near Mcvay Hwy at 9 a.m. on December 23.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction at the intersection of W 30th Avenue and Portland Street is causing moderate traffic delays.