Good morning! It’s March 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain; breezy this morning in West Eugene

Today will be periods of rain; breezy this morning. There is a 91% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 51. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain from late Wednesday night to late tomorrow night can lead to flooding


West Eugene news


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Things to do in West Eugene

Family Storytime
Family Storytime

Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35748

At Bethel Branch Library on March 12
Repeats 2 more times until March 26

Teens: Crochet Time
Teens: Crochet Time

Ages 13-19: get together to crochet. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35830

At Bethel Branch Library on March 12


Community crime report

  • A robbery was reported near 990 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 3 a.m. on March 11.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 3210 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on March 11.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 4740 Royal Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on March 3.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 451 Figueroa St., Eugene at 8 a.m. on March 11.
     
  • A mail theft was reported near 1355 Chambers St., Eugene at 4 p.m. on March 11.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – There is construction at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting work on Bailey Hill. Traffic impact is low. – Construction is happening 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.