Good morning! It’s October 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy in West Eugene

Today will be cloudy. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 51.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tonight through Saturday afternoon


Top news from nearby

Lane County commissioners visited Blue River to discuss recovery from the Holiday Farm Fire; residents stressed the need for more housing and economic support five years after over 500 homes were destroyed.

For Holiday Farm Fire victims, and county officials, recovery work remains

For Holiday Farm Fire victims, and county officials, recovery work remains

By Ben Botkin

Oct 9, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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

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Things to do in West Eugene

Teens: Sew a Poppet Doll
Teens: Sew a Poppet Doll

Ages 13-19: learn to sew to make a small, maybe monstrous doll. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34547

At Bethel Branch Library on October 9

instant crush
instant crush

Megan Cannon, born and raised in Seattle, WA, began her musical journey from the depths of her bedroom. Driven by a desire for collaboration, she soon…

At Ghost town outfitters on October 9

De-Stash Swap Ages 18+

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and give your unused art supplies a new home? https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34343

At Petersen Barn Community Center on October 10


Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 3065 W 11th Ave., Eugene at midnight on October 9.
      
  • A dispute was reported near 1320 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 10 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A report was taken about an unknown motor vehicle incident near Willow Creek Rd and Rathbone Rd in Eugene at 8 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene at 7 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 1475 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene at 7 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A car crash with injuries was reported near 759 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 7 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • An assault was reported near 4175 Wagner St., Eugene at 5 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A report was taken about a runaway juvenile near 2561 Rosebay St., Eugene at 4 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 975 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4575 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A person was arrested for disorderly behavior near 1156 Hwy 99n, Eugene at 3 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 3150 Hawthorne Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 80 N Grand St., Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • An injured animal was reported and a police report was taken near 1055 W 7th Ave., Eugene at 2 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A person was given a citation instead of being taken into custody while police assisted another agency. This happened near the 100 block of Hwy 99n in Eugene at 1 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A report was taken about loose dogs near the 1695 block of Bailey Hill Rd in Eugene at 1 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A report was taken about disorderly juveniles near 1380 Taney St., Eugene at noon on October 8.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 80 N Grand St., Eugene at noon on October 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1090 Madison St., Eugene at noon on October 8.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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