Good morning! It’s August 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in East Springfield
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: A heat wave from Thursday into Monday
Top news from nearby
Lane Transit District is cutting rural transit service in south Lane County after a pilot ends, resulting in fewer routes and increased planning for local riders.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in East Springfield

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 19
Repeats 9 more times until October 21

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 22
Did you know?
Labor force participation rate for teens (ages 16-19) in your community is
46%
East Springfield
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
42%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A report of a suspicious vehicle was made near G Street and 52nd Street in Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 18.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near S 46th St. and Aster St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 18.
- A suspected drunk driver was reported at 9 p.m. on August 18 near Bob Straub Pkwy.
- A hit and run was reported near Main St. and 60th Pl in Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 18.
- A vehicle was abandoned and towed near 440 S 53rd St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 18.
- A car crash with no injuries was reported near 2320 Main St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 18.
- A report of found property was made near 275 S 38th St., Springfield at noon on August 18.
- Someone reported an unlawful entry into a vehicle. This happened near 205 S 54th St., Springfield. The report was made at noon on August 18.
- A report of found property was made near 557 S 49th Pl, Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 18.
- A burglary was reported near 124 S 38th St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 18.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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