Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in East Springfield
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly clear now, changing to intermittent clouds at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
East Springfield news
Man found ‘guilty except for insanity’ in arson deaths of grandmother, her son
By Jaime Adame
Aug 24, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events

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Things to do in East Springfield

Disciples of Dirt Taco Tuesday Ride
Every Tuesday at 6 pm, we will meet up in the main lot at Thurston Hills and pedal up the front side, ripping down Yew Haw and Acer Spades.
At Thurston Hills Natural Area on August 25
Repeats 59 more times until October 12

Trivia Tuesday!
Trivia Tuesdays is a great way to use your brain power. Let’s see who can beat last week’s team.
At Pour House Tavern on August 25
Repeats 9 more times until October 27
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.
- Subway Walmart #38884 at 2659 Olympic St., passed a county health inspection on Aug. 10 with no issues. (view report)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken at 2575 Olympic St., passed a county health inspection on Aug. 10 with no issues. (view report)
- Burrito Amigos at 2525 Olympic St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on Aug. 10. The restaurant scored 95 out of 100 but had some issues. Foods in two refrigerators were kept at unsafe temperatures (51°F and 56°F) and must be kept below 41°F or above 135°F; foods left out too long were discarded. The two refrigerators in the mobile unit are broken and need repair or replacement. Additionally, a loose faucet and hand equipment must be fixed to ensure proper plumbing function. The restaurant was advised to maintain temperature logs and keep all equipment, including can openers, in good working order. (view report)
Community crime report
- There was a reported assault near 267 39th St., Springfield, at 10 a.m. on Aug. 24.
- Police responded to a report of animal cruelty near 134 60th Pl, Springfield, at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24.
- A theft was reported near 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24.
- A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24.
- A theft was reported near 1401 21st St., Springfield, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, and some areas will have no parking. You might notice changes to travel routes, construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
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