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Rather cloudy, showers around in West Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 85% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 37. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

West Eugene news

Voters rejected property tax increases for two rural Lane County fire districts, prompting Lane Fire Authority to consider budget cuts and explore future funding options.

Rural fire districts evaluate next steps following levy defeats

Rural fire districts evaluate next steps following levy defeats

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Nov 17, 2025

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene

Make a Beaded Plant
Make a Beaded Plant

Adults: learn to string glass beads to create a decorative “plant.” https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34710

At Bethel Branch Library on November 18

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Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for the property adjacent to 326 Chambers St. The proposal seeks to divide the land into four separate lots, with each lot intended to accommodate one dwelling unit. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near the 2099 block of Empire Park Dr in Eugene. The incident happened at 1 a.m. on November 17.
     
  • A suspicious person was reported near the 2300 block of Irving Rd at 9 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1397 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 9 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A family dispute was reported and a police report was taken near 5330 Austin Way, Eugene at 9 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken near the 1366 block of S Bertelsen Rd, Eugene at 7 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A person was acting disorderly and causing a disturbance near the 90000 block of Hwy 99n at 5 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A missing person case was resolved near 4925 Barger Dr, Eugene at 5 p.m. on November 16.
      
  • A hit and run was reported near 1675 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A person was arrested for acting disorderly near 849 W 6th Ave., Eugene on November 16 at 2 p.m.
     
  • A theft was reported near 951 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on November 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near the 4610 block of Royal Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on November 16.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 4740 Royal Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on November 16.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was taken near N Terry St. and Barger Dr in Eugene at 9 a.m. on November 16.
     
  • An assault was reported near 3890 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on November 16.
     
  • Police took a report about an intoxicated person near Barger Dr and Green Hill Rd in Eugene at 8 a.m. on November 16.
     
  • A report was taken about a disabled vehicle near W 8th Ave. and Monroe St. in Eugene at 4 a.m. on November 16.
     
  • A car crash happened near Green Hill Rd at 3 a.m. on November 16. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A person was arrested for reckless driving near 495 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 11 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 740 N Terry St., Eugene at 11 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • There was an illegal fire reported near Crest Dr at 10 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A suspicious person was arrested near 26 N Jefferson St., Eugene at 9 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 871 W 8th Ave., Eugene on November 15 at 8 p.m.
     
  • A drunk driver was given a citation instead of being taken into custody. The incident happened near W 11th Ave. and Green Hill Rd, Eugene, at 7 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 705 Seneca Rd, Eugene at 3 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A shoplifting incident happened near the 91200 block of Hwy 99n at 2 p.m. on November 15.
     
  • A report was taken for found property near 888 Garfield St., Eugene at noon on November 15.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 4041 Bell Ave., Eugene at noon on November 15.
      
  • A report of theft by deception was taken near 4410 Willhi St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on November 15.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – McLean Boulevard is being paved, which will cause moderate traffic delays. – There is construction at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting installation on Bailey Hill. This will cause moderate traffic impacts. – Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue, causing moderate delays or disruptions. – Paving work is also happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue, but the impact on traffic is expected to be low. – Construction for pedestrian improvements is taking place in West Eugene, with minimal impact on traffic. – Construction at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting installation on Bailey Hill, is also expected to have a low impact on traffic.
     

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