Good morning! It’s October 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy in East Springfield

Today will be cloudy. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 51.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tonight through Sunday evening


East Springfield news

Springfield police will spend $467,000 in federal forfeiture funds on a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle to enhance high-risk incident response and assist in natural disaster rescues.

Springfield police will use federal forfeiture funds to buy armored vehicle

Springfield police will use federal forfeiture funds to buy armored vehicle

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Oct 8, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in East Springfield

Protecting Yourself When Buying A Car: A Free Educational Workshop
Protecting Yourself When Buying A Car: A Free Educational Workshop

Want to get smarter about buying a new or used car?  The University of Oregon School of Law is offering a 1-hour workshop on protecting yourself when …

At Heron Room, Bob Keefer Center on October 14


Did you know?

Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription in your community is

92%

compared with…

Unknown
91%

Community crime report

  • A narcotics-related incident was reported near the 1000 block of Dixie Dr at 5 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A fire was reported in a trash bin near 267 39th St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on October 8.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 333 58th St., Springfield at noon on October 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4555 Main St., Springfield at noon on October 8.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 900 S 32nd St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on October 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4690 Glacier Meadows Lp, Springfield at 7 a.m. on October 8.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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