Good morning! It’s August 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny in East Springfield

Today will be sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 86 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: A heat wave starting tomorrow


Top news from nearby

The University of Oregon will notify employees of layoffs starting Sept. 8, implementing 2.5% budget cuts across schools and colleges to address a growing deficit.

UO braces for more layoffs as budget cut plans take shape

UO braces for more layoffs as budget cut plans take shape

By Grace Chinowsky

Aug 20, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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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 22


Did you know?

Percent of college grads who majored in business in your community is

15%

compared with…

Unknown
15%

Community crime report

  • A stabbing was reported near 4095 Main St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 19.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 936 66th Pl, Springfield at 1 p.m. on August 19.
     
  • A motor vehicle incident was reported near Main St. and S 67th St. in Springfield at noon on August 19.
     
  • A theft was near 225 36th St., Springfield at noon on August 19.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 4213 Main St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near 36th Street and E Street in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near 5720 Main St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 19.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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