Good morning! It’s January 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

An a.m. shower; mostly sunny in West Eugene

Today will be a morning shower in spots; otherwise, sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 46 with a low of 20. Partly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.


Top news from nearby

Lane County residents cope with rising grocery prices by shopping discount stores, using coupons, eating at home, buying in bulk, and closely tracking spending.


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene

Gaza Today---And What We Are Called to Do in 2026
Gaza Today—And What We Are Called to Do in 2026

Two nationally recognized specialists on Palestine, Jennifer Bing and Zoe Jannuzi will draw on their first hand knowledge of Palestine to discuss Gaza…

At Eugene Friends Church on January 23

BOOTLEG ROSE Live @ Arable
BOOTLEG ROSE Live @ Arable

Live Music We’re excited to welcome Bootleg Rose back to the tasting room on January 23rd from 6–8pm! About the band: Bootleg Rose is an alternative …

At Arable Brewing Company on January 23


Community crime report

  • Police took a report of someone illegally firing a gun near 195 N Bertelsen Rd, Eugene at 3 p.m. on January 22.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 4175 Wagner St., Eugene at 4 p.m. on January 22.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2950 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on January 22.
     
  • An assault was reported near 357 Van Buren St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on January 22.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene at 1 p.m. on January 22.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue with low impact on traffic. Construction is underway at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting installation on Bailey Hill, with low impact on traffic. Pedestrian improvement construction in West Eugene is causing moderate traffic impacts. Ramp work as part of the West Eugene Pedestrian Improvements project is also causing moderate traffic impact.