Good morning! It’s August 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Pleasant with clouds and sun in South Eugene

Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at noon

Looking ahead: A heat wave from Thursday into Saturday


Top news from nearby

Advocates are dedicated to creating a recovery high school in Eugene to support students with addiction, despite the cancellation of planned grants due to Oregon’s budget uncertainty.

Grant falls through, but advocates for Eugene recovery high school vow to push on

Grant falls through, but advocates for Eugene recovery high school vow to push on

By Mike McInally

Aug 18, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in South Eugene

Archery & Rock Climbing Ages 12-15
Archery & Rock Climbing Ages 12-15

Try archery and rock climbing. Test your aim with archery, then push your limits as you scale walls and conquer challenges. https://www.eugene-or.gov/…

At Washington Park Center on August 19

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 August 20
Repeats 23 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 August 21
Repeats 21 more times until January 15

Nerd Nite
Nerd Nite

🧠🍻 Nerd Nite Returns to Drop Bear Brewery! 🍻🧠 Mark your calendars, trivia lovers and curious minds — Nerd Nite is back on Wednesday, August 21st at 7p…

At Drop Bear Brewery on August 21

Night at the Raptor Center
Night at the Raptor Center

Come spend an evening with the birds! Tour our facility after regular public hours while enjoying light refreshments and locally sourced beverages. Al…

At Cascades Raptor Center on August 22


Community crime report

  • A report of a dispute was taken near 750 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on August 17.
     
  • A report about suspicious conditions was taken at 3 p.m. on August 16 near Clark St. and Van Buren St. in Eugene.
     
  • There was a theft near the 4000 block of E 30th Ave. at 8 a.m. on August 16.
     
  • There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near Long Tom at noon on August 15.
     
  • A vehicle was unlawfully entered near the 85300 block of S Willamette at 9 a.m. on August 15.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 86600 block of Franklin Blvd. at 8 a.m. on August 15.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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