Good morning! It’s Oct. 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A little afternoon rain in East Springfield
Today will be some sunshine giving way to clouds with a little rain this afternoon. There is a 49% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 37. Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: A cooldown starts tomorrow; one of the chilliest days since spring Saturday
East Springfield news
Springfield police investigating theft of Israeli ‘remembrance flags’ as possible bias crime
By Jaime Adame
Oct 8, 2026
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Things to do in East Springfield

2026 Great Willamette Cleanup – Springfield: Clearwater Park (On Water)
Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club, and Oregon Paddle Sports for a paddling cleanup effort along the Willamette River…
At Clearwater Park on October 10

Karaoke
Saturday ALL STAR Karaoke, let KJ Shelby B make you feel like a star and showcase your voice and moves! Karaoke will promptly start at 9 pm.
At Pour House Tavern on October 10
Repeats 6 more times until October 31
Community crime report
- A menacing incident was reported near 1186 55th Pl, Springfield at 3 a.m. on Oct. 8.
- A DUII (driving under the influence) incident was reported near the 5800 block of E St. in Springfield at 2 a.m. on Oct. 8.
- An incident involving unattended children happened near S 57th Pl at 1 p.m. on Oct. 8.
- Police received a report of unattended children near 5755 Main St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on Oct. 8.
- A threat and harassment incident happened near the 1000 block of Long Ridge Dr at 11 a.m. on Oct. 8.
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No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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