Good morning! It’s Sept. 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in West Eugene

Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 44.

Looking ahead: Cool late Sunday night


Top news from nearby

Strike averted at UO as union and universities reach late deal

Strike averted at UO as union and universities reach late deal

By Ben Botkin and Grace Chinowsky

Sep 27, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene

Make Your Own Ceramic Pipe and Ashtray
Make Your Own Ceramic Pipe and Ashtray

A fun beginner, friendly class. Will you get to learn how to make your own pipe ashtray.

At Color Cocktail Factory- Eugene Art Classes on September 29
Repeats once more on September 30


Community crime report

  • A missing person was reported near 1811 Hwy 99N, Eugene at 7 a.m. on Sept. 27.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 3550 W 11th Ave., Eugene, at 9 a.m. on Sept. 27.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 3550 W 11th Ave., Eugene, on Sept. 26 at noon
     
  • An assault was reported near 2560 Pershing St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on Sept. 26.
     
  • A vehicle and a bike were involved in a crash, and a report was taken. This happened near Chambers St. and W 5th Ave. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on Sept. 27.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Prairie Road is closed to all traffic between Highway 99 and Maxwell Road from August 17 to around October 5 for construction to replace the railroad crossing and rebuild part of the intersection. Use Irving Road, Beltline, or Chambers Road as detours.
  • Construction at the Prairie Mountain School Crossing will continue this week. Crews are finishing electrical and lighting work and may start final touch-ups. Expect large trucks, equipment, and workers in the area, with cones and signs guiding traffic.
  • Starting this week, Crow Road will be closed between La Porte and Highway 126 (W 11th) for deep utility work on wastewater pipelines. Access to La Porte is only available through Greenhill Road. The work involves digging nearly 30 feet deep through bedrock. Expect delays and use alternate routes.