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

A t-storm around in the p.m. in South Eugene

Today will be very warm with periods of clouds and sunshine; a shower in spots this morning followed by a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon. There is a 81% chance of rain. The high will be 88 with a low of 60. Showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Eugene and Springfield firefighters seek a new fire district, citing budget threats to public safety; city officials consider alternatives, agreeing fire service system requires changes.

Firefighters union calls for separate fire district amid ‘political inaction’

Firefighters union calls for separate fire district amid ‘political inaction’

By Ashli Blow and Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Sep 3, 2025


What’s new around you

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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 September 3
Repeats 21 more times until January 28

Amazon Farmers Market
Amazon Farmers Market

The farmers market returns this June through October. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=33487

At Amazon Community Center on September 4
Repeats once more on October 2

Alzheimer's Association Talk: Awareness
Alzheimer’s Association Talk: Awareness

Join us to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association and the resources and services it provides. The Alzheimer’s Assocation is here to help. As the…

At Eugene Family YMCA’s Don Stathos Campus on September 4

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 September 4
Repeats 19 more times until January 15


Did you know?

Percent of children living in poverty in your community is

11%

compared with…

Unknown
13%

Community crime report

  • A robbery was reported near 748 E 24th Ave., Eugene on September 2 at 8 p.m.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard reported near E 30th Ave. at 5 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2960 Willamette St., Eugene at noon on September 2.
     
  • A stranded boater caused a traffic incident near the 86600 block of Franklin Blvd. at 9 p.m. on September 1.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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