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Good morning! It’s July 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with plenty of sunshine in East Springfield
Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 93 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.
East Springfield news
Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon and the Chamber of Commerce are considering a payroll tax to address a budget deficit, potentially generating $2.3 million annually, shared between employers and employees.
Springfield mayor, chamber of commerce discuss possible payroll tax
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 23, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in East Springfield
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 25
Repeats 4 more times until August 22
Eugene Leadership Secrets: 10 Covert Job Interview Questions You Must Use!
This class is On_Demand and Ever_Green! You can take the class anytime you want, for as many times as you want! You can start learning NOW!
At Virtual Via Google Meet on July 25
Dive-in Movie
Enjoy evening movie and swimming events at Splash this summer! Watch a movie on Splash’s outdoor sun deck, and move freely between the pool and movie….
At Splash at Lively Park on July 25
Did you know?
Percent of people 25+ with at least a bachelor’s degree in your community is
22%
East Springfield
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
36%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A suspicious situation was reported at 1 a.m. on July 23 near 577 S 53rd St., Springfield.
- There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 800 block of S C St. at 9 p.m. on July 22.
- A found property incident occurred near the 3900 block of Pinyon St. at 7 p.m. on July 22.
- A theft was reported near 2705 C St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on July 22.
- There was a traffic hazard incident near Daisy St. at 4 p.m. on July 22.
- A found property report was made at 1 p.m. on July 22 near 4396 Main St., Springfield.
- A report of driving with a suspended license happened near 5755 Main St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 22.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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