Good morning! It’s September 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in East Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 54.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Top news from nearby

Lane County running, cycling, and mountain biking events are rescheduling to protect participants and prevent cancellations amid rising wildfire risks during Oregon’s unpredictable fire season.

Wildfires increasingly threaten endurance events in Lane County

Wildfires increasingly threaten endurance events in Lane County

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Sep 17, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in East Springfield

Business After Hours: Budget Blinds of Eugene & Springfield
Business After Hours: Budget Blinds of Eugene & Springfield

You’re Invited! Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Business After Hours Join us for an evening of connection and community as Budget Blinds of Eug…

At 177 58th St on September 17

Jessie Leigh
Jessie Leigh

🇺🇸🍻End the summer with us! We will have a big concert with Nashville Recording Artist Jessie Leigh and we are honored to have this incredible and tale…

At Sweet Salvage/ The Sweet Market & Food truck Pavilion on September 19

Rainbow Skate Party
Rainbow Skate Party

Skate into a rainbow wonderland! Dress in your brightest colors and enjoy a night of upbeat music, twinkling lights, and magical fun for all ages. Reg…

At Bob Keefer Center on September 20
Repeats once more on September 20


Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

  • Torero’s Family Mexican Rest at 5705 Main St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on September 2. The restaurant received a score of 97 out of 100. The inspector found that some menu items with raw or undercooked animal ingredients, like huevos rancheros with soft yolks and top sirloin steak, were missing the required asterisks and consumer advisory warning about foodborne illness risks. The restaurant was required to immediately add clear warnings on the menu, including asterisks and a statement explaining the risks of eating raw or undercooked animal foods. This issue was corrected by the reinspection on 9-3-2025, with the menu now properly marked and the advisory included. (view report)
     

Did you know?

Percent of people age 60+ in your community is

25%

compared with…

Unknown
25%

Community crime report

  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 384 S 71st St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 900 S 32nd St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 5009 Daisy St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A report of found property was made near Daisy St. and S 48th St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian near 5755 Main St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A disturbance involving threats happened near the 1000 block of S 39th St. at 9 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A suspected drunk driver was reported at 7 a.m. on September 16 near Camp Creek Rd.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 38th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 3 a.m. on September 16.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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