Good morning! It’s August 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Hot with plenty of sunshine in West Eugene

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. The high will be 91 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).


Top news from nearby

Bethel and Springfield schools will start a bell-to-bell cellphone ban this fall; Eugene 4J will begin in January. Enforcement details are still being developed in all districts.


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in West Eugene

Real Deals 18th Birthday Celebration!
Real Deals 18th Birthday Celebration!

It’s hard to believe we are turning 18th! Real Deals 18th Anniversary; Thurs thru Sat (8/21-8/23): every guest pops a bday balloon for prize! sidewa…

At on August 21

Preschool Playtime in the Park
Preschool Playtime in the Park

Play and community for preschoolers with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34203

At Petersen Park on August 21
Repeats once more on August 28

Preschool Playtime
Preschool Playtime

Play and community for preschoolers with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34203

At Bethel Branch Library on August 21
Repeats once more on August 28


Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

  • Flamecrave at Mobile, passed a county health inspection on August 6 with no issues. (view report)
     
  • Every Day Kine Grindz From Hawai’i at Mobile, passed a county health inspection on August 6 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • A person was reported missing near the 2100 block of Lorane Hwy at midnight on August 21.
     
  • A person was caught trespassing near the 90800 block of Hwy 99n at 10 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A report was taken for found property near 2002 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 20.
      
  • A theft was reported near 1699 N Terry St., Eugene at 6 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 1011 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 5 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 4103 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A car crash happened with no injuries near Crow Rd at 3 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A person was arrested during a traffic stop near W 6th Ave. and Adams St. in Eugene at noon on August 20.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 705 Seneca Rd, Eugene at noon on August 20.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1145 W 11th Ave., Eugene on August 20 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1077 W 13th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for menacing near 300 N Jefferson St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A vehicle was towed due to a traffic incident near the 88200 block of Green Hill Rd at 9 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A report of property damage was taken near 3683 Colony Oaks Dr, Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near W 7th Ave. and Chambers St., Eugene, at 8 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A report was taken about a disorderly person near W 11th Aly and Garfield St. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 675 W Broadway, Eugene at 7 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • Illegal burning was reported and a citation was given instead of making an arrest. The incident happened near 190 Hwy 99n, Eugene, at 4 a.m. on August 20.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1488 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 20.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!