Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunshine and very hot in East Springfield

Today will be very hot with blazing sunshine; danger of heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 104 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through Wednesday


Top news from nearby

Former Lane County counsel Erin Pettigrew cited sexism and hostility from officials in her 2024 resignation, resulting in a $250,000 settlement approved by commissioners, with records revealing her allegations.

Former Lane County counsel alleged sexism and hostility from elected officials 

Former Lane County counsel alleged sexism and hostility from elected officials 

By Ben Botkin

Aug 11, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in East Springfield

Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride
Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride

We get together to ride Taco Tuesday mountain bikes weekly at Thurston Hills Natural Area. We climb uphill for 30-40 mins and then descend on the desi…

At Thurston Hills Natural Area on August 12
Repeats 10 more times until October 21

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 15
Repeats once more on August 22


Did you know?

Average travel time to work in your community is

22 minutes

compared with…

Unknown
23 minutes

Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 5808 Main St., Springfield at 1 a.m. on August 11.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 249 S 41st Pl in Springfield at 1 p.m. on August 10.
     
  • There was a reported dispute near 503 S 68th Pl in Springfield at 2 a.m. on August 10.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 3875 Main St. in Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was a police chase reported near 28th Street and J Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near the 2500 block of Main St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was a bike crash near the 86800 block of Buford Park Rd at 11 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 3394 Ambleside Dr in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 9.
     
  • A DUI arrest happened at 2 a.m. on August 9 near 25th Street and D Street in Springfield.
     
  • A bike crash happened near S C St. at 5 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • There was a theft reported near 2659 Olympic St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4223 Main St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 8.
     
  • A theft by deception was reported near 376 S 42nd St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 5108 Holly St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 8.
     
  • A dead animal was found at 6 a.m. on August 8 near the 36400 block of Camp Creek Rd.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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