Good morning! It’s August 5 — 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 10% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 62. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late tomorrow night
Top news from nearby
Tracy Bonham, known for “Mother Mother,” reflects on her Eugene roots and musical influences. See her live at WOW Hall on Aug. 22.
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By Annie Aguiar
Aug 5, 2025
What’s new around you
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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 5
Repeats 11 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 8
Repeats 2 more times until August 22
Did you know?
Percent of workers with jobs in computers, engineering, and science in your community is
3.9%
East Springfield
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
7.5%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A burglary was reported near 4555 Main St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 4.
- A theft was reported near 5755 Main St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 4.
- There was a report of criminal mischief near 895 S 32nd Pl in Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 4.
- A report of suspicious individuals was made near 200 S 32nd St., Springfield, at noon on August 4.
- A theft was reported near 2327 Olympic St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 4.
- Police served a warrant near South 28th Street and Main Street in Springfield at 5 a.m. on August 4.
- There was an escape incident around 3 a.m. on August 4 near the 3900 block of Hayden Bridge.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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