Good morning! It’s February 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Rain and snow showers in West Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy and chilly with a couple of showers; perhaps mixed with snow early in the day. There is a 85% chance of rain. The high will be 43 with a low of 34. Flurries now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain this evening will change to snow and accumulate a coating to an inch before ending tomorrow morning

West Eugene news

$200,000 judgment awarded to four who sued J.H. Baxter over pollution

$200,000 judgment awarded to four who sued J.H. Baxter over pollution

By Jaime Adame

Feb 17, 2026

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Community crime report

  • An assault was reported near W 1st Ave. and Premier St. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on February 17.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 3150 Hawthorne Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on February 17.
     
  • A burglary arrest happened near 460 Madison St. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on February 17.
     
  • A burglary arrest happened near 754 W 4th Ave., Eugene on February 14 at noon
     
  • A report was taken about a missing person near 1542 W 1st Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on February 14.
     

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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 new lighting on Bailey Hill. Traffic impact is low. – Construction is happening in West Eugene to add 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 control traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to finish by June 30. Traffic impact is low.
     

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