Good morning! It’s March 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cooler with showers around in West Eugene

Today will be times of clouds and sun with a couple of showers; cooler. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 51 with a low of 33. Showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather tomorrow evening through Saturday afternoon


West Eugene news

Eugene lowering speed limits to 25 mph on four stretches of road

Eugene lowering speed limits to 25 mph on four stretches of road

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Mar 7, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Eugene

Adults: Learn Origami
Adults: Learn Origami

Adults: learn basic folds to create origami. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35821

At Bethel Branch Library on March 10


Community crime report

  • An assault arrest happened near 1190 Taft St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on March 8.
     
  • A person was arrested for menacing near 150 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 11 p.m. on March 7.
     
  • A drunk driving incident was reported near Hwy 99n at 9 p.m. on March 7.
     
  • A person was arrested for reckless driving near Juhl St. and Murnane St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on March 7.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3174 Ivy Glen Dr, Eugene at 3 p.m. on March 8.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Construction is happening at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, with paving and lighting improvements on Bailey Hill. Traffic impact is low. – Construction is underway in West Eugene to add new lighting and a walking path. There is no impact on traffic. – Starting January 28, Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Flaggers will control traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is expected to finish by June 30. Traffic impact is low.