Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with sunshine in West Eugene

Today will be scorching sunshine and very hot; danger of dehydration and heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 100 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: Expect showers Saturday


Top news from nearby

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As wildfire season amps up, officials offer guidance on how to prepare

As wildfire season amps up, officials offer guidance on how to prepare

By Ben Botkin

Aug 12, 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

Conversion Code: Leads Unlocked Part 4 of 4 with Josh Cooley
Conversion Code: Leads Unlocked Part 4 of 4 with Josh Cooley

Get ready to learn the secrets of unlocking leads and boosting conversions at Conversion Code: Leads Unlocked event!

At Keller Williams Realty Eugene and Springfield on August 12

Preschool Playtime
Preschool Playtime

Play and community for preschoolers with their grown-ups. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=34202

At Bethel Branch Library on August 14
Repeats 2 more times until August 28

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 14
Repeats once more on August 15


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 28801 Douglas Dr in Eugene at 9 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A stolen vehicle report was filed at 8 p.m. on August 11 near 1090 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene.
     
  • A person was arrested for using a vehicle without permission near 1675 W 18th Ave. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 4 p.m. on August 11 near 1374 W 4th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken about a suspicious vehicle near Garfield Street and West 2nd Avenue in Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 2 p.m. on August 11 near 1374 W 4th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A report was taken for shoplifting near 3333 W 11th Ave., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on August 11.
     
  • A report was taken for a dispute that happened at 1 p.m. on August 11 near 3653 W 18th Ave., Eugene.
     
  • There was an arrest made while assisting Public Works near W 3rd Ave. and van Buren St. in Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • A theft was reported at 11 a.m. on August 11 near 823 Hwy 99n in Eugene.
     
  • A report of theft by deception was taken near 1077 Polk St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken near 1325 Buck St. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • There was an assault reported near 1614 W Broadway in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • An injured animal was reported to an animal welfare officer near 2280 Roosevelt Blvd. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • A fraud report was filed at 7 a.m. on August 11 near 5269 Coetivy Ave., Eugene.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 338 Hwy 99n in Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • There was a car crash with unknown injuries near Green Hill Rd at 1 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • A vehicle went off the road and into a ditch near the 3100 block of Bailey Hill Rd at 3 p.m. on August 10.