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Good morning! It’s March 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
An afternoon shower in spots in West Eugene
Today will be mostly cloudy with a shower in places this afternoon. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 47. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 4 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather this evening through Thursday afternoon
Top news from nearby
City planning director Denny Braud retires, highlighting that solving the housing crisis needs a broad approach despite progress feeling like “swimming upstream.”
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By Grace Chinowsky
Mar 3, 2026
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Things to do in West Eugene
Noche de Lotería en español
Para todas las edades: ¡Lotería en español en la Sucursal Bethel! https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=35770
At Bethel Branch Library on March 3
Papa’s Pizza EF5 Fundraiser
Mention EF5 or bring in the flyer and Papa’s will donate 50% of your food purchase. You’re Invited March 4th: Lunch with our Loved Ones & Dinner with …
At Papa’s Pizza on March 4
Property development
- A zoning application has been filed for 29004 Crow Road. The proposed project is a request to validate a lot at this address. (view application)
Community crime report
- An assault involving strangulation happened near the 29100 block of Old Airport Rd at 2 p.m. on February 27.
- A robbery was reported near 2165 W 7th Ave., Eugene at noon on February 28.
- A car crash with injuries was reported near W 6th Ave. and Jefferson St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on February 28.
- A theft was reported near 3612 W 18th Ave., Eugene at noon on February 28.
- Police stopped a person who was wanted by authorities near the 2500 block of Roosevelt Blvd. at 7 a.m. on February 28.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction is happening at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, with paving and lighting work on Bailey Hill. Traffic impact is low.
– In West Eugene, crews are adding 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 direct traffic Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The project should be done by June 30. Traffic impact is low.
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