Good morning! It’s October 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in East Springfield
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. There is a 13% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 38. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Saturday morning through Saturday evening
East Springfield news
Springfield will hold a Dec. 8 public hearing on a proposed payroll tax for budget shortfalls. Andrew Buck, new interim Ward 5 councilor, was sworn in and joined tax discussions.
Springfield council plans public hearing on possible payroll tax
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Oct 28, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in East Springfield
Did you know?
Percent of workers who work in construction in your community is
8.9%
East Springfield
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
6.7%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A report of a disorderly person was made near 385 54th St., Springfield at 2 a.m. on October 29.
- A DUII (driving under the influence) incident was reported near 28th Street and Olympic Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on October 28.
- A theft happened near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield on October 28 at 8 p.m.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2575 Olympic St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on October 28.
- A hit and run was reported near 333 58th St., Springfield on October 28 at 1 p.m.
- A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 6869 B St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on October 28.
- A theft was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on October 28.
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 28th St. and J St. in Springfield at 6 a.m. on October 28.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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