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Good morning! It’s May 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny, nice and warm in West Eugene
Today will be mostly sunny, nice and warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers before dawn Tuesday
Top news from nearby
Residents condemned ex-officer Martin Siller’s racist body-cam remarks, citing them as evidence of deeper cultural problems within the police department.
Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting
By Grace Chinowsky
May 12, 2026
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Property development
- A zoning application has been filed for the properties at 1008 Legacy St. and 5786 Durst Rd, as well as the intersection of Royal Ave. and Bainbridge Rd. The proposed project seeks a minor adjustment to the local code to allow a change to the standard 42-inch fence height at these specified addresses. Residents in the affected areas may wish to review the application and provide feedback as the process moves forward. (view application)
Community crime report
- A found property incident was reported but later disregarded near W 11th Ave. and Almaden St. in Eugene. This happened at midnight on May 12.
- A person was arrested after a suspicious situation was reported near 1092 Almaden St., Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on May 12.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 4550 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on May 11.
- A person was arrested during a traffic stop near Primrose St. and Laurelhurst Dr in Eugene at 9 p.m. on May 11.
- A drunk driver was given a citation instead of being taken into custody near 42168 Beltline, Eugene at 9 p.m. on May 11.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Work happens Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to finish by June 30. Flaggers will direct traffic.
– Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue. Traffic impact is expected to be low.
– Construction at Maxwell Road and Prairie Road, and east along Maxwell Road to the overpass bridge, is underway. Eastbound Maxwell Road is closed at Prairie Road. New sidewalks and a railroad crossing are being built.
– Sidewalk repairs are taking place at 1680 Chambers Street and 17th Avenue. Traffic impact is expected to be low.
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