North Eugene Community Newsletter for Monday, July 6
Good morning! It’s July 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly sunny and very warm. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 90 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen and high amo
Eugene police investigate assault reported near W. Park Street park blocks
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police are asking for help identifying a young woman suspected of assaulting a 40-year-old woman near the park blocks late Sunday night. At around 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a call about an assault at 860 W. Park St., according to the Eugene P
New outdoor playground opens as part of Eugene Science Center expansion
Still shiny from its recent installation, the rocket ship play structure at the Eugene Science Center had one rule printed on it: “Rocket Crew Only.”. Crew members Hudson, a fourth-grader, and Izaiah, a first-grader, explored the ship on the morning of Thursday, July 2, helping Hudson’s 2-year-old brother, Reid, reach
Prefontaine Classic Brings World-Class Competition to Oregon as Hayward Field Delivers Another Unforgettable Day
The world’s greatest track and field athletes once again made Oregon the center of the sport Saturday as the 2026 Prefontaine Classic delivered a series of dramatic finishes, breakthrough performances and Olympic-caliber competition before a packed Hayward Field crowd. With millions watching from around the world, the
Eugene Bethel area July 4 crash kills motorcyclist at Royal Ave
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police handled an exceptionally busy July 4 weekend with multiple dynamic scenes happening across the city, including a fatal motorcycle crash, an armed suspect at a downtown bar and dozens of illegal fireworks calls, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said a motorcyclist die
A former timber executive asks forgiveness for unpermitted home additions along McKenzie River after...
Construction on residential lots that run along the McKenzie River near Walterville will have their day before Lane County Commissioners on July 7. The two lots have seen years of unpermitted construction by the owner, a former timber company owner, and will now go before elected officials–despite two rejections by cou
Jefferson-Wooden beats out Richardson in 100m
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Sha'Carri Richardson put on a show for the crowd in Eugene in a tight 10mm for the Prefontaine Classic.
Hiltz sets world lead at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE, Or -- Hayward magic returned for the second day of the 51st Prefontaine Classic with some impressive Duck performances. Nikki Hiltz stole the show by setting the world lead time in the women's mile, running a time of 4:17.49. "It was a tactical race which was so fun, I...
Malone powers to mixed 100m win in Eugene
Even with Paralympian Jaydin Blackwell on his heels and Hunter Woodhall in the field, Noah Malone kept his foot on the gas as he motored to the men's mixed classification 100m win at the Prefontaine Classic.
Flush with potential: Junction City and Creswell consider joining regional wastewater organization
Two 23.5-acre lagoons sit outside Junction City, where 10 pump stations send the city’s wastewater into a treatment facility. Piped oxygen flows into the lagoons, providing a necessary ingredient to break down the waste before sending the water on its way — after testing for bacteria — into Flat Creek, which eventually

















