Good morning! It’s July 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds, then sun in South Eugene

Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Possible danger of dehydration and heat stroke while doing strenuous activities Monday


South Eugene news

Lane Community College’s Board elected Austin Fölnagy as chair and Jerry Rust as vice-chair amid divisions. Fölnagy aims to empower board members and focus on students, while an investigation into past tensions continues.

LCC Board of Education chooses new leaders amid internal division

LCC Board of Education chooses new leaders amid internal division

By Lilly St. Angelo

Jul 3, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in South Eugene

Amazon Farmers Market
Amazon Farmers Market

The farmers market returns this June through October. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=33485

At Amazon Community Center Amphitheater on July 3
Repeats 3 more times until October 2

Hearing Voices and Different Realities Discussion and Support Group
Hearing Voices and Different Realities Discussion and Support Group

This group is a safe, accepting, peer‐led place to share and explore experiences such as hearing voices, having visions, or having unusual ways of exp…

At The Trauma Healing Project on July 3

Happy Hour
Happy Hour

🍻 HAPPY HOUR ALERT! 🐻 Swing by Drop Bear Brewery for the happiest hours of the day — every day from open ’til 5PM! Whether you’re into crisp lagers, j…

At Drop Bear Brewery on July 3
Repeats 11 more times until July 20

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 July 3
Repeats 28 more times until January 15


Community crime report

  • A report was taken for a disorderly subject incident near 2700 Columbia St., Eugene. It happened at 4 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A theft was reported at 2 p.m. on July 2 near 145 E 18th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 2 p.m. on July 2 near 2716 Brackenfern Rd, Eugene.
     
  • A report of animal cruelty was taken at noon on July 2 near 400 E 19th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 145 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 9 a.m. on July 2 near 5200 Willamette St., Eugene.
       
  • There was a shooting incident at 1 a.m. on July 1 near Lorane Hwy.
     
  • An injured animal was reported around 9 p.m. on June 30 near the 400 block of E 30th.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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