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Good morning! It’s December 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower; cloudy in East Springfield
Today will be a shower in spots early this morning; otherwise, cloudy. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 48 with a low of 42. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
East Springfield news
The westbound Main Street bridge in Springfield closes Jan. 5, 2026, for three weeks; traffic detours via South A Street. Mayor VanGordon emphasizes economic development, city budget talks, and public safety.
As Springfield mayor reflects on 2025 and looks ahead, economic development is key issue
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Dec 22, 2025
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▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections
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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.
- Fast Lane Coffee at 5746 Main St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on December 8. The restaurant scored 92 out of 100. Inspectors found a personal food container stored improperly on top of public food in the fridge, which was corrected by discarding the personal food and reminding staff to store employee food safely to avoid contamination. Additionally, knives were stored in an unclean area with visible food debris on the wall and rack. This was fixed by moving the knives to be properly washed, sanitized, and air-dried. Staff were advised to clean food-contact surfaces regularly and store utensils in clean areas to prevent contamination. (view report)
- Ocean Garden Restaurant at 5676 Main St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on December 8. The restaurant scored 81 out of 100. Inspectors found soap missing at a handwashing sink (corrected immediately), raw eggs stored above cooked meats risking contamination (eggs moved below), toxic soap stored near open flour (soap relocated), unlabeled allergen-containing almond cookies (cookies moved), moldy employee food in the walk-in cooler (removed), flour stored on the floor (raised off ground), dirty equipment and surfaces needing cleaning, insufficient hot water in restrooms (water heater reset), and dirty walls, floors, and clogged drain filters (cleaning required). All issues were addressed or corrected during the inspection. (view report)
Community crime report
- A runaway incident was reported near 317 30th St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on December 22.
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence near the 200 block of S 44th St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on December 22.
- A theft was reported near 4199 Main St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on December 22.
- A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 317 30th St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on December 22.
- A theft was reported near 4115 S E St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 22.
- A report of found property was made near 4396 Main St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 22.
- Police found illegal items at 9 a.m. on December 22 near 4865 Main St., Springfield.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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