Good morning! It’s July 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sweltering heat with some sun in East Springfield

Today will be partly sunny and sweltering heat; dry thunderstorms can spark new wildfires. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 95 with a low of 64. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow


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Things to do in East Springfield

Disciples of Dirt Taco Tuesday Ride
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. After the ri…

At Thurston Hills Natural Area on July 21
Repeats 64 more times until October 12

Trivia Tuesday!
Trivia Tuesday!

Trivia Tuesdays is a great way to use your brain power. Let’s see who can beat last week’s team. The questions start at 7 pm, but you’ll want to get the…

At Pour House Tavern on July 21
Repeats 14 more times until October 27


Community crime report

  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 3570 Douglas Dr, Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 20.
     
  • A hit-and-run was reported near 3444 Main St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 20.
     
  • A theft was reported near 5511 Main St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on July 20.
     
  • A theft was reported near 5807 Main St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 20.
     
  • A dog bite was reported near 3532 Oregon Ave., Springfield on July 20 at 6 p.m.
     

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 started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local access to homes will stay open, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Residents may notice construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.