Good morning! It’s July 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds, then sun in West Eugene

Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Possible danger of dehydration and heat stroke while doing strenuous activities Monday


West Eugene news

The EPA designated Eugene’s J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant as a Superfund site, enabling cleanup and funding, due to its toxic chemical contamination affecting the Bethel neighborhood.

J.H. Baxter listed as Superfund site in draft EPA ruling

J.H. Baxter listed as Superfund site in draft EPA ruling

By Ashli Blow

Jul 2, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police 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

Overstock Store EVENT $6 DAY EVERY FRIDAY 10-7pm
Overstock Store EVENT $6 DAY EVERY FRIDAY 10-7pm

COME TO CLUB THRIFT TODAY…We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 2165 W 7th Ave. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Friday. We are an A…

At on July 4

Free outdoor Market
Free outdoor Market

This is our 3rd year hosting our Sunday Market. We strive to have a safe, creative, and inspiring environment for our community, that is free for ever…

At Sweet Tooth Glassworks on July 6
Repeats 12 more times until September 28

Noche de Lotería en Español
Noche de Lotería en Español

Para todas las edades, desde niños hasta mayores de edad: ¡Lotería en español! https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34135

At Bethel Branch Library on July 8


Community crime report

  • A vehicle and bicycle crash occurred near 4275 Barger Dr in Eugene. The incident happened at 1 a.m. on July 3, and a report was taken.
     
  • A robbery was reported at 11 p.m. on July 2 near 795 N Danebo Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A traffic stop led to an arrest near W 11th Ave. and Buck St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A shoplifting arrest happened near 4575 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 9 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 7th Aly and Blair Blvd. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 959 Terry St., Eugene, at 6 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was taken for a motor vehicle injury near 1079 W 5th Ave., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened near W 15th Ct and Arthur St. in Eugene at 5 p.m. on July 2.
     
  • A traffic stop occurred near W 10th Ave. and Garfield St. in Eugene. The incident happened at 1 p.m. on July 2, and the person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
     
  • A person was cited for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 787 Van Buren St., Eugene, at noon on July 2.
     
  • A person was stopped and given a citation instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 4740 Royal Ave. in Eugene at noon on July 2.
     
  • There was a bike crash near Highway 99 north on July 2 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported at 11 a.m. on July 2 near 4075 Aerial Way in Eugene.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 3595 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 3215 W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near 825 W 7th Ave. in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • There was an arrest following a dispute near 3187 Elmira Rd in Eugene at 8 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A fraud report was filed at 7 a.m. on July 2 near 1006 W 7th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A person was given a citation for criminal trespass instead of being taken into custody. This happened near 974 W 6th Ave. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • A report was taken after a person was stopped by police at 7 a.m. on July 2 near W 7th Ave. and Van Buren St. in Eugene.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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