Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Hot with plenty of sunshine in South Eugene

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Lane County struggles with road maintenance and transit funding after a failed transportation bill, but new legislation supports behavioral health projects, including a psychiatric hospital in Springfield and funding for the Lane Stabilization Center.


What’s new around you

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Things to do in South Eugene

Southeast Neighbors Board Meeting (Hybrid)

At Hilyard Community Center on July 1
Repeats 4 more times until November 4

SEHS Girls Basketball Skills Camp
SEHS Girls Basketball Skills Camp

Join the SEHS Girls Basketball Team & Coaches for a fun, skill-building camp from June 30 – July 2 at SEHS! Open to players entering 3rd…

At South Eugene High School Gym on July 2

Board of Education Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting Seven elected, non-paid persons comprise the Board of Education and have primary authority for establishing policies governing t…

At Lane Community College on July 2

NW EcoBuilding Guild Monthly Get Together
NW EcoBuilding Guild Monthly Get Together

Monthly presentations on how to build better.

At Tsunami Books on July 2
Repeats 23 more times until June 2


Community crime report

  • A report of a dispute was taken near 325 E 18th Ave. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on July 1.
     
  • A person was arrested for breaking into a vehicle near 2324 Friendly St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A theft arrest happened at 5 p.m. on June 30 near 2489 Willamette St., Eugene.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1750 Northview Blvd. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 4 p.m. on June 30 near 747 E 32nd Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A traffic stop occurred near Franklin Blvd. and I-5 Southbound in Eugene at 2 p.m. on June 30, and a report was taken.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 8 a.m. on June 30 near 235 E 19th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A fraud report was taken at 8 a.m. on June 30 near 4397 Dillard Rd, Eugene.
     
  • A theft was reported at 8 a.m. on June 30 near 2367 Willamette St., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 1680 W 18th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on June 30.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Road construction is taking place on Interstate 5, 2 miles south of the McKenzie Highway intersection, causing minimal traffic delays. Drivers should be cautious and watch for workers. The work includes striping the northbound and southbound “B” lanes and will involve short closures (1-2 hours) of on and off ramps at Exit 191 (Glenwood Blvd.) and Exit 189 (McVay/30th Ave.). One northbound lane is affected. The construction started on June 30.