Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A morning shower; not as warm in South Eugene

Today will be a brief shower this morning; otherwise, low clouds and not as warm. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 63. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain late tonight


Top news from nearby

Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund lost money due to state officials prioritizing private equity over traditional investments, negatively affecting cities, schools, and government employees.

How the managers of Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund lost big

How the managers of Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund lost big

By James Neff / Oregon Journalism Project

Aug 6, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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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 August 6
Repeats 25 more times until January 28

National IPA Day

Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!

At Drop Bear Brewery on August 7

Amazon Farmers Market
Amazon Farmers Market

The farmers market returns this June through October. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=33486

At Amazon Community Center Amphitheater on August 7
Repeats 2 more times until October 2

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 7
Repeats 23 more times until January 15


Did you know?

Percent of college grads who majored in business in your community is

8.8%

compared with…

Unknown
15%

Community crime report

  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 2045 Greiner St. in Eugene at noon on August 5.
     
  • A fraud report was filed at 10 a.m. on August 5 near 2090 Todd St., Eugene.
     
  • A fraud report was filed near 3115 Braeman Village in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 5.
     
  • There was an arrest made while assisting Public Works near the 28500 block of Hilyard St. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 5.
     
  • A dispute led to an arrest near 730 W 28th Ave. in Eugene at 2 a.m. on August 5.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 4000 block of E 30th on August 4 at 9 p.m.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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