Good morning! It’s Nov. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mainly cloudy in West Eugene

Today will be mainly cloudy. There is a 7% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 41. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: Near record-breaking high temperatures Saturday


West Eugene news

UO football player enters diversion program after DUII arrest

UO football player enters diversion program after DUII arrest

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Nov 4, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene

Teens: Anime Watch Party
Teens: Anime Watch Party

Ages 13-19: get together for an anime watch party. Free.

At Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library on November 5

Open Adult Ballet Class - Beginner and Intermediate Levels
Open Adult Ballet Class – Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Whether you’re stepping up to the barre as a beginner or returning to a beloved practice, our open level adult ballet class welcomes you!

At The Oregon Ballet Academy on November 5
Repeats 11 more times until December 17


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for 980 Echo Hollow Road, proposing a property line adjustment at the site. The application is currently under review by city planning officials. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • A car crash with injuries was reported near Hwy 99N and Pattison St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on Nov. 4.
     
  • A theft happened near 4550 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 5 p.m. on Nov. 4. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A person was arrested for acting disorderly near 800 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 1 p.m. on Nov. 4.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 4275 Barger Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on Nov. 4.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1060 Almaden St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – Prairie Road will be closed starting the week of November 2 for construction work to install electrical detection systems at the intersections of Highway 99 & Prairie Road and Maxwell Road & Prairie Road. Crews aim to reopen the intersection within the week.
  • At Prairie Mountain School Crossing, new street lighting was installed last week and is now being inspected and turned on. Crews may still be finishing some connections.
  • Excavation work will continue on Crow Road near the intersection with Highway 126 (West 11th) starting the week of November 2. Crow Road will be closed between east of La Porte and Highway 126 for wastewater pipeline installation. Access to La Porte will only be available via Greenhill Road.