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Good morning! It’s May 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mainly cloudy in West Eugene
Today will be mainly cloudy. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 44.
West Eugene news
Bethel’s budget committee approved a 2026-27 budget cutting three positions and closing Shasta Middle School; the proposal awaits a full school board vote.
Bethel’s budget committee passes school district budget for 2026-27
By Lilly St. Angelo
May 14, 2026
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Things to do in West Eugene
Aedan Seaver Band w/ BonBon & Jbell
Aedan Seaver is a singer and multi-instrumentalist based in Eugene. His original songs and rhythm guitar playing are inspired by bluegrass and…
At Viking Brewing West on May 15
Somerset Hills Annual Garage Sale
Come visit the Somerset Hills Annual Garage Sale, where homeowners display their treasures for sale throughout the neighborhood. Open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., …
At Somerset Hills Homeowners Association on May 16
Community crime report
- A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near W. 7th Avenue and Van Buren Street, Eugene, at 8 p.m. on May 14.
- An assault happened near 305 Blair Blvd. in Eugene around midnight on May 14. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
- A theft was reported near 120 N. Garfield St., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on May 14.
- A theft was reported near 4815 Unthank St., Eugene, at 9 a.m. on May 14.
- An arrest happened near the 400 block of Wilkie Street at 3 p.m. on May 14.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Work happens from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is expected to finish by June 30. Traffic is controlled by flaggers. – Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street and W. 22nd Avenue. The impact on traffic is expected to be low. – Maxwell Road is closed eastbound at Prairie Road for construction. Crews are improving the intersection and building new sidewalks connecting the River Road and Bethel neighborhoods. The closure extends east on Maxwell Road up to the overpass bridge. Use alternate routes. The project will include new sidewalks and a new railroad crossing when finished.
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