Good morning! It’s August 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny to partly cloudy in East Springfield

Today will be sunny to partly cloudy. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 62. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather Friday evening through late Saturday night


Top news from nearby

An investigation confirmed three allegations of bullying and abusive behavior against a Lane Community College board member, revealing internal tensions within the Board of Education.

Investigation substantiates complaints of bullying, abusive behavior by LCC board member

Investigation substantiates complaints of bullying, abusive behavior by LCC board member

By Mike McInally

Aug 13, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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

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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?

Percentage of workers who work from home in your community is

8%

compared with…

Unknown
15%

Community crime report

  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 4213 Main St., Springfield, at 1 a.m. on August 13.
     
  • There was a reported dispute near 171 S 41st St. in Springfield at midnight on August 13.
     
  • There was a theft near Blue River Reservoir at 10 p.m. on August 12.
     
  • A criminal trespass was reported near 4198 Main St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 12.
     
  • An armed person was arrested at 4 p.m. on August 12 near 1239 34th St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a report of a nuisance vehicle near 4427 Aster St. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 12.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 5744 Main St. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 12.
     
  • There was a dispute near 310 42nd St. in Springfield around noon on August 12.
     
  • A suspicious person was arrested near 5570 B St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 12.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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