Good morning! It’s February 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Freezing fog this morning in West Eugene
Today will be freezing fog this morning; intervals of clouds and sunshine. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 29. Partly cloudy now, changing to fog at 7 a.m.
Top news from nearby
“The Fifth Hypothesis” premieres at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, a comedic play by Paul Calandrino about Bigfoot myths and sibling rivalry between a believer and a skeptic.
Bigfoot play pokes at the certainty of both skeptics and believers alike
By Annie Aguiar
Feb 26, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in West Eugene

Teens: Mad Libs Tea Party
Ages 13-19: enjoy tea, snacks and games. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35648
At Bethel Branch Library on February 26

Connecting with Compassion: Rising from Reactivity to Response
Move with compassion from reacting to meaningful response.
At Bethesda Lutheran Church on February 26
Community crime report
- A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken near W 6th Ave. & Blair Blvd., Eugene at 5 a.m. on February 25.
- A robbery was reported near 770 Tyler St., Eugene at 9 p.m. on February 25.
- A burglary was reported near 3169 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on February 25.
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 3263 W 16th Ave., Eugene at noon on February 25.
- A missing person was assisted near 29738 Willow Creek Rd, Eugene at 6 p.m. on February 25.
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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 only minor effects on traffic.
In West Eugene, construction is underway to add new lighting and a walking path, but this is not affecting 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. This work is expected to finish by June 30.
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