Good morning! It’s December 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain in West Eugene

Today will be rain. There is a 100% chance of rain. The high will be 57 with a low of 49. Rain now, changing to cloudy at noon

Looking ahead: Periods of rain through Sunday; an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and flooding next week


Top news from nearby

Springfield Library may lose $500,000, three staff, one open day, and $89,000 from its book budget; final decisions come in next spring’s city budget process.

Springfield Library director outlines example of what $500,000 budget cut could look like

Springfield Library director outlines example of what $500,000 budget cut could look like

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Dec 5, 2025


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in West Eugene

Wonder-Tender: a Collaborative Art Exhibition
Wonder-Tender: a Collaborative Art Exhibition

ARTIST TALKS & POETRY: 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. GALLERY HOURS: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Eugene — Through sculpture, image, and word, Wonder-Tender invites …

At Oblivion Gallery on December 6

Winter Wuunderland Bazaar
Winter Wuunderland Bazaar

Gifts for everyone, starting with professional photos ready for holiday cards and framing – pay what you can – plus 20 curated vendors of arts, crafts…

At Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene on December 6


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for causing a traffic hazard near W 6th Ave. and Jefferson St. in Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on December 5.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 787 Van Buren St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2546 Melrose Loop, Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported, but no crime was involved and someone was held for safety. This happened near 3595 W 11th Ave., Eugene, at 9 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A missing person report was taken near 2588 Cubit St., Eugene at 9 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1584 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene at 9 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 4575 W 11th Ave., Eugene on December 4 at 5 p.m.
     
  • Police stopped a person near N Alley at 5 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 111 Monroe St., Eugene on December 4 at 2 p.m.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 830 Madison St., Eugene on December 4 at 1 p.m.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while helping Public Works. This happened near the 100 block of Hwy 99n in Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 4.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near Barger Dr and Highway 99N in Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 4. Police took a report.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 3655 W 13th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 4.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while assisting Public Works near 183 Hwy 99n, Eugene, at 10 a.m. on December 4.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1436 Juhl St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 4.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1122 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 4.
     
  • A report of custodial interference was taken near 4825 Unthank St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 4.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1036 Adams St., Eugene at 8 a.m. December 4.
     
  • Police arrested someone for illegal burning near 1675 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 2 a.m. on December 4.
     
  • A reckless driving incident happened near Barger Dr at 9 p.m. on December 3.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – McLean Boulevard is being paved, which may cause moderate traffic delays. – Paving work on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue will cause moderate traffic impacts. – Paving work on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue will have a low impact on traffic. – Pedestrian improvements are underway in West Eugene, with low impact on traffic. – Construction at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting installation on Bailey Hill, is expected to have a low impact on traffic.