Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and very warm in East Springfield

Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 90 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler Sunday


Top news in Springfield

Two wounded Springfield officers were released from the hospital. Meanwhile, the police shooting of the person suspected of stabbing the two officers kicks off a county deadly force investigation.

person seen near bus stop with back towards camera as police officers face the person and the camera
Credit: Courtesy Desirae Gale-Ibsen

Witnesses describe scene in Springfield commercial area where police killed suspect

By Jaime Adame

Aug 1, 2025


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in East Springfield

Weekly Peace Vigil
Weekly Peace Vigil

In response to the ongoing war in the Middle East and an eye on armed conflict across the globe, we gather at the Peace Pole outside the entrance to W…

At Peace Pole at Bob Keefer Center on August 1
Repeats 3 more times until August 22

Rudolf Korv
Rudolf Korv

For Eugene-based singer-songwriter Rudolf Korv, it’s about honoring the journey, while never losing sight of where he’s been. It’s about listening to …

At The Sweet Market on Main on August 1

Rescue Dog Yoga at The Laundromutt
Rescue Dog Yoga at The Laundromutt

Come join us on Saturday, 8/2 for a fun and relaxing yoga session with adoptable rescue dogs at The Laundromutt in Springfield!

At The Laundromutt – Self-Service Dog Wash (Springfield) on August 2


Did you know?

Percent of people age 18+ in your community is

78%

compared with…

Unknown
80%

Community crime report

  • A DUI arrest happened at 1 a.m. on August 1 near 5168 B St., Springfield.
     
  • A theft was reported at 9 p.m. on July 31 near 317 30th St., Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 4095 Main St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 31.
     
  • There was a motor vehicle injury crash on July 31 at noon near 2811 Main St., Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near South 33rd Street and Jasper Road in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 31.
     
  • A report of damaged city property was made at 7 a.m. on July 31 near 40th St. and Main St. in Springfield.
      
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 8 p.m. on July 30.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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