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Good morning! It’s July 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Blazing sunshine and hot in East Springfield
Today will be blazing sunshine and hot; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: Danger of dehydration and heat stroke if outside for extended periods of time tomorrow
East Springfield news
Springfield Utility Board seeks a consultant to recruit a new general manager as Jeff Nelson retires in 2026. Community forums will engage the public with finalists, and the new manager is expected to start by July 2026.
Springfield Utility Board starts process to hire new manager
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 14, 2025
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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 July 15
Repeats 14 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 July 18
Repeats 5 more times until August 22
Did you know?
Percent of households with an internet subscription in your community is
92%
East Springfield
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
91%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A missing person report was filed near 821 61st St., Springfield at midnight on July 15.
- A traffic stop occurred at 5 p.m. on July 14 near 49th St. and Main St. in Springfield.
- There was a traffic hazard incident near Jasper Rd at 4 p.m. on July 14.
- A vicious dog incident happened around noon on July 14 near the 100 block of Long Ridge Dr.
- A fraud incident occurred near the 200 block of South 79th Street at 11 a.m. on July 14.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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