Good morning! It’s December 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A couple of showers in West Eugene
Today will be some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Mostly cloudy w/ showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Rain from late tonight to Friday afternoon can lead to flooding
Top news from nearby
Bethel teachers and district have a tentative 3-year contract with a 13.5% pay raise, 9% higher insurance contributions, increased prep time, and improved health and safety terms, pending ratification.
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Things to do in West Eugene
Active Bethel Community Board Meeting
Contact Chair for information https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34234
At Asbury United Methodist Church on December 17
Repeats 6 more times until June 17

Family Playtime
Children and your grown-ups: get together to play. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34799
At Bethel Branch Library on December 18
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 488 Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 16.
- A dispute was reported near 354 La Casa St., Eugene at 11 p.m. on December 16.
- A dispute was reported near 1263 W 5th Ave., Eugene at 10 p.m. on December 16.
- A dispute was reported near 1263 W 5th Ave., Eugene at 6 p.m. on December 16.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 150 N Cleveland St., Eugene at 4 p.m. on December 16.
- A report was taken about loose dogs near 4705 Jessen Dr, Eugene at 4 p.m. on December 16.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 150 N Cleveland St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on December 16.
- Police seized property near the 2600 block of Roosevelt at 2 p.m. on December 16.
- An arrest for illegal camping happened near 2105 W Broadway, Eugene at 1 p.m. on December 16.
- An arrest was made for another reason near the 2600 block of Roosevelt at 1 p.m. on December 16.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 5288 Sugarpine Cir, Eugene at noon on December 16.
- A dispute was reported near 1880 Cleveland St., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 16.
- A report was taken about a suspicious situation near 3381 Bentley Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on December 16.
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 1805 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on December 16.
- A fraud was reported near 1780 Northview Blvd., Eugene at 9 a.m. on December 16.
- A burglary was reported near 2110 W 2nd Ave., Eugene at 8 a.m. on December 16.
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 211 La Casa St., Eugene at 4 a.m. on December 16.
- A disturbance involving reckless endangering happened near Clear Lake Rd at 11 a.m. on December 12.
- A suspicious situation was reported near the 2600 block of Hwy 99n at 8 a.m. on December 12.
- A drug overdose happened near Hwy 99n at 5 a.m. on December 11.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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