Good morning! It’s January 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A stray afternoon shower in West Eugene

Today will be times of clouds and sun with a shower in spots this afternoon. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 48 with a low of 39. Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy w/ showers at 6 p.m.


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Top news from nearby

County Commissioner Loveall supports a new federal timber bill for its long-term benefits, but Lane County budget staff are uncertain about its potential revenue for the county.

Loveall touts federal timber bill, but county unsure of revenue potential

Loveall touts federal timber bill, but county unsure of revenue potential

By Ben Botkin

Jan 27, 2026


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in West Eugene

Bienvenidos a la Educación Financiera (en español)
Bienvenidos a la Educación Financiera (en español)

Con Nancy Escobar, Gerente Sénior de Participación Comunitaria en Peak Credit Union. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35316

At Bethel Branch Library on January 27

Family Storytime
Family Storytime

Fun and learning for young children with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35227

At Bethel Branch Library on January 29


Property development

  • A zoning application has been filed for the property at 87003 Bailey Hill Road. The proposed project seeks an annexation determination for this location. (view application)
     

Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near 2060 E Irwin Way, Eugene at 10 a.m. on January 26.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 4120 McDougal Ln, Eugene at 9 a.m. on January 26.
     
  • A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1264 Beltline Eb, Eugene at 9 p.m. on January 26.
     
  • Animal abuse was reported near the 29100 block of Old Airport Rd at 1 p.m. on January 26.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 4170 Quest Dr, Eugene at 11 p.m. on January 26.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!