Good morning! It’s August 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny, showers around in West Eugene

Today will be partial sunshine with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 65. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Partly sunny now, changing to partly sunny w/ showers at 9 a.m.


Top news from nearby

A Eugene trainer has opened a gym for Parkinson’s patients, utilizing boxing to manage symptoms. Join the grand opening this Saturday.

Packing a punch against Parkinson’s

Packing a punch against Parkinson’s

By Mark Baker

Aug 15, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene

Roving Park Players present PETER PAN
Roving Park Players present PETER PAN

PETER PAN Join us in the parks for a new adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved play, Peter Pan. Wendy, John, and Michael Darling are thrilled to fly out…

At Petersen Barn Community Center on August 15

Movies in the Park: Moana 2 (PG)
Movies in the Park: Moana 2 (PG)

Fun for the whole family! No tickets required. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=33482

At Echo Hollow Pool on August 15

We Came Here To Kill Tour
We Came Here To Kill Tour

Antimxb is the electrifying duo hailing from Walla Walla, WA, pushing the boundaries of music with their explosive industrial synth punk sound. Led by…

At Ghost town outfitters on December 31


Community crime report

  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 158 Jefferson St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for suspicious conditions near 125 N Garfield St., Eugene, at 7 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A suspicious person was reported around 7 p.m. on August 14 near the 2600 block of Highway 99 North.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 63 N Madison St. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for an abandoned animal near 1180 W 4th Ave. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1055 W 7th Ave. in Eugene at noon on August 14.
     
  • A theft was reported at 11 a.m. on August 14 4130 Marshall Ave. in Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for a shoplifting incident near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a menacing incident reported for information purposes only near 4740 Royal Ave. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for assisting an outside agency at 10 a.m. on August 14 near Roosevelt Blvd. and Foch St. in Eugene.
     
  • There was an arrest near the 2600 block of Roosevelt at 10 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1060 Chambers St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened at 9 a.m. on August 14 near 4982 Morely Loop in Eugene.
     
  • A suspicious situation led to an arrest near 120 N Garfield St. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a criminal trespass incident that police assisted with near 3595 W 11th Ave. in Eugene. It happened at 8 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A theft was reported at 7 a.m. on August 14 near 2099 W 17th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near 28801 Douglas Dr in Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Ave. and Polk St. in Eugene at 5 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A person was arrested for using a vehicle without permission at 8 p.m. on August 13 near 3263 W 16th Ave., Eugene.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Road maintenance work is taking place on Oregon Route 569 in Eugene, causing minimal traffic delays. Drivers should be prepared to slow down or move over for worker safety. The work is scheduled from 8 p.m. on August 20th to 6 a.m. on August 21st.