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

The 2026 Lookout List: Arts and Entertainment

The 2026 Lookout List: Arts and Entertainment

By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff

Oct 9, 2026

Springfield police investigating theft of Israeli ‘remembrance flags’ as possible bias crime

Springfield police investigating theft of Israeli ‘remembrance flags’ as possible bias crime

By Jaime Adame

Oct 8, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road 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 East Springfield

2026 Great Willamette Cleanup - Springfield: Clearwater Park (On Water)
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
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.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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