Good morning! It’s Sept. 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
More clouds than sun in South Eugene
Today will be more clouds than sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 48. Partly cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow afternoon through Friday afternoon
Top news from nearby
Knights give UO $1 billion to create engineering college
By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff
Sep 23, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in South Eugene

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 23
Repeats 152 more times until February 22

Author Event: “Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists”
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7 P.M.: Author Event: “Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists” Featuring Discussion with Local Contributor Dede Olson…
At Tsunami Books on September 23

Trivia
🧠🎉 WEDNESDAY TRIVIA MADNESS AT DROP BEAR BREWERY! 🎉🧠 Think you’re smart? Prove it! Join us every Wednesday for a high-energy night of laughs…
At Drop Bear Brewery on September 23
Repeats 10 more times until December 2
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 95 E 18th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on Sept. 22.
- A report was taken for lost property near 1530 W 24th Ave. in Eugene at noon on Sept. 22.
- A theft was reported near E 28th Ave. and Willamette St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on Sept. 22.
- A burglary was reported near 2775 Capital Dr, Eugene at 10 p.m. on Sept. 21.
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 work continues in the parking lot at Willamette Street and West 52nd Avenue this week, but activity is limited as the project nears completion.
- On Portland Street from W 30th Ave to W 28th Ave, on-street parking is closed on the west side during construction. The west side sidewalk between W 30th Ave and W 29th Pl is closed to pedestrians, 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.
- Final paving on McLean Boulevard is scheduled for Monday the 21st. The road will remain closed with detours in place until paving is finished. After that, crews will work on utility adjustments and sidewalk repairs for the rest of the week, with flaggers directing traffic.
- 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 and possible lane reductions or temporary closures.
- Construction for the 100 Year Wastewater Pipe Rehabilitation is taking place this week at several locations: E 4th Ave (between High and Mill St), W 7th Alley (east of Van Buren St), W 6th Alley (west side of Blair Blvd), and E 24th Ave (between Willamette St and Amazon Parkway). The north side sidewalk of E 4th Ave between High St and Mill St is closed today. A lane shift will happen on Van Buren St between W 7th Ave and W 8th Ave at W 7th Alley on September 22, and another lane shift will occur on E 23rd Ave between Willamette St and Amazon Parkway on September 24. Access to W 6th Alley between Van Buren St and Blair Blvd is closed today.
- Construction crews are working on Patterson Street between E 18th Ave and E 24th Ave this week, removing old road markings and installing new ones. Traffic is limited to one lane on the side opposite the work area.
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