Good morning! It’s February 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rain and snow showers in West Eugene
Today will be cloudy and chilly with a couple of showers; perhaps mixed with snow early in the day. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 46 with a low of 30. Cloudy now, changing to flurries at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Rain tomorrow evening will change to snow and accumulate a coating to an inch before ending Thursday morning
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What’s new around you
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Property development
- A zoning application for a project adjacent to 326 Chambers St. was formally approved with conditions on February 13. The approved project proposes to divide the property next to 326 Chambers St. into four separate lots, with each lot intended for one dwelling unit. (view application)
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 2475 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on February 16.
- An assault was reported near 830 W 7th Ave., Eugene on February 15 at 6 p.m.
- A vehicle and a bicycle were involved in a crash. It happened near W 6th Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on February 16. A report was taken.
- A hit and run was reported near Madison St. and W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on February 16.
- A burglary was reported near 3595 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on February 16.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – There is construction at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting installation on Bailey Hill. Traffic impact is low.
– Construction is happening in West Eugene to add new lighting and a walking path. There are no traffic impacts.
– Starting January 28, Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Flaggers will direct traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The project is expected to finish by June 30. Traffic impact is low.
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