Good morning! It’s October 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Decreasing clouds in UO Campus Area

Today will be morning low clouds followed by clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 40. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late tomorrow night through Sunday morning


Top news from nearby

A proposed west Eugene land-use rule to limit industrial pollution faces business opposition over economic concerns, while residents and advocates support stronger protections. Public comments are open until Oct. 28.

Proposed rule aims to protect public health; Eugene chamber worried about economic impact

Proposed rule aims to protect public health; Eugene chamber worried about economic impact

By Ashli Blow

Oct 17, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

“James Lavadour: Land of Origin” Exhibition

James Lavadour: Land of Origin presents the most comprehensive survey to date of works by painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). Spannin…

At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on October 17
Repeats 62 more times until January 11

The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House

“The Haunting of Hill House” is a chilling ghost story. When three strangers stay at the mysterious Hill House, eerie events start to unsettle the tra…

At The Very Little Theatre on October 17
Repeats 5 more times until October 26


Community crime report

  • A vehicle-related incident was assisted by police near Hilyard St. and E 14th Ave. in Eugene at 2 a.m. on October 17.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1517 Walnut St., Eugene at 6 p.m. on October 16.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1793 Patterson Aly, Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 16.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 648 E 17th Ave., Eugene at noon on October 16.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1810 Harris St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on October 16.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1552 Mill St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 16.
     
  • A stabbing was reported near High Alley and East 15th Avenue in Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 16.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while police were helping another agency. This happened near E 24th Ave. & Amazon Pkwy in Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 16.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near Franklin Blvd. and Agate St. in Eugene at 2 a.m. on October 16.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: There is construction work at Amazon Creek for a restoration project, but it should have little effect on traffic. There is also moderate construction on Franklin Boulevard for repairs to the LTD EMX Corridor.