Good morning! It’s October 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in West Eugene

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and delightful. There is a 13% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 39. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Saturday morning through Saturday evening


Top news from nearby

Cai Emmons’ final novel, “The Bells,” releases this week alongside a Eugene screening of “Vanishing: A Love Story,” a documentary about her final months with ALS.

Cai Emmons’ ‘The Bells’ releases posthumously as documentary on her final months screens

Cai Emmons’ ‘The Bells’ releases posthumously as documentary on her final months screens

By Annie Aguiar

Oct 29, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ 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

Boo Barn All ages
Boo Barn All ages

Celebrate the fall season with us and enjoy our haunted barn, interactive ambiance and scary elements. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=343…

At Petersen Barn Community Center on October 30

Dia de Los Muertos
Dia de Los Muertos

At Lane Memorial Gardens on November 1


Community crime report

  • A shoplifting arrest happened near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 808 Seneca Rd, Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4550 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Ave. and Madison St. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • An arrest was made near the 1900 block of Ruskin St. at 1 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 4575 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian and a report was taken. The incident happened near 2295 W 11th Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • An assault was reported near 1055 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 4095 Dove Ln, Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A report was taken about a disorderly person near Juhl St. and Murnane St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3810 Paget Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3655 W 13th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1990 W 12th Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1830 Willow Creek Cir, Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A person was arrested for acting disorderly near 3600 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1459 City View St., Eugene at 6 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 2750 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene at 4 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 29100 block of Old Airport Rd at 8 p.m. on October 24.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 29300 block of Clear Lake Rd at 6 p.m. on October 24.
     
  • A person was advised about criminal trespassing near 355 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 7 a.m. on October 21.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: – McLean Boulevard is being paved, which may cause moderate traffic delays. – There is construction at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting work on Bailey Hill. This will cause moderate traffic impacts. – Minor sidewalk construction is happening at 164 Wilson Street, with low impact on traffic. – Paving work is taking place on Grant, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, West 22nd Avenue, causing moderate delays or disruptions. – Paving work is also happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue, but the impact on traffic is expected to be low. – Pedestrian improvements are underway in West Eugene, with minimal impact on traffic.