Good morning! It’s August 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with clouds and sun in West Eugene
Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at noon
Looking ahead: A heat wave from Thursday into Saturday
Top news from nearby
Advocates are dedicated to creating a recovery high school in Eugene to support students with addiction, despite the cancellation of planned grants due to Oregon’s budget uncertainty.
Grant falls through, but advocates for Eugene recovery high school vow to push on
By Mike McInally
Aug 18, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Eugene
Adults: Decoupage a Treasure Box
Adults: decorate a small box for your cache of treasures. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34259
At Bethel Branch Library on August 19

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At Ghost town outfitters on August 20
Active Bethel Community Board Meeting
Contact Chair for information https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34230
At Asbury United Methodist Church on August 20
Repeats 9 more times until May 20
Community crime report
- A person was stopped by the police near Terry St. at midnight on August 18.
- A report was taken for a dispute near 4950 Barger Dr, Eugene, at 9 p.m. on August 17.
- A shoplifting arrest happened near 4275 Barger Dr, Eugene, at 5 p.m. on August 17.
- There was a report of reckless driving near W 6th Ave. and Chambers St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on August 17.
- A report was taken for a dispute that happened near 5266 Donohoe Ave., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on August 17.
- A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 960 Fillmore St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on August 17.
- A report was taken for a dispute that happened at 2 p.m. on August 17 near 1455 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene.
- An assault was reported near W 7th Ave. and Monroe St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 17.
- A person was arrested for being disorderly near 1140 Grant St. in Eugene at 6 a.m. on August 17.
- A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near W 15th Ave. and Chambers Aly in Eugene at 5 a.m. on August 17.
- There was an arrest following a dispute near 710 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 17.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1080 W 7th Ave. in Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 17.
- There was an arrest following a dispute near 710 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 2 a.m. on August 17.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 456 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 16.
- A report of reckless driving was taken near 338 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 16.
- There was an arrest related to an unknown motor vehicle incident near Roosevelt Blvd. and Foch St. in Eugene at 8 p.m. on August 16.
- A shoplifting arrest happened near 4575 W 11th Ave., Eugene, at 7 p.m. on August 16.
- A stolen vehicle report was filed at 6 p.m. on August 16 near Foch St. and Roosevelt Blvd. in Eugene.
- A report was taken for the unauthorized use of a vehicle near 305 Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 16.
- There was an assault arrest near 971-1 & 2 W 8th Ave. in Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 16.
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 the safety of workers. The work is scheduled from 8 p.m. on August 20th to 6 a.m. on August 21st.
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