Good morning! It’s August 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partial sunshine in East Springfield

Today will be partial sunshine. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 63. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow evening through Saturday afternoon


Top news from nearby

PeaceHealth’s children’s urgent care clinic opens Sept. 1 near Valley River Center, Eugene, to expand access and reduce demand at RiverBend ER.

PeaceHealth opening new urgent care clinic for children

PeaceHealth opening new urgent care clinic for children

By Ashli Blow

Aug 14, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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

Read on to see the details about each item…


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 15
Repeats once more on August 22


Did you know?

Percent of people currently married and not separated (age 15+) in your community is

51%

compared with…

Unknown
49%

Community crime report

  • A runaway incident was reported near 6869 B St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 13.
     
  • Police found illegal items at 3 p.m. on August 13 near 4080 Commercial Ave., Springfield.
     
  • Police found contraband on August 13 at 1 p.m. near 317 30th St., Springfield.
     
  • An abandoned animal was found around noon on August 13 near the 6700 block of Aster St.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near 2795 D St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 13.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported at 8 a.m. on August 13 near 220 38th St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a traffic signal malfunction near Marcola Rd at 6 a.m. on August 13.
     
  • There was a safety hazard reported near the 1100 block of S 34th Pl at 6 a.m. on August 13.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 5755 Main St., Springfield at 5 a.m. on August 13.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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