Good morning! It’s May 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and very warm in West Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Clear now, changing to mostly clear at 5 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tomorrow night through Wednesday afternoon


West Springfield news

Springfield schools committee gives initial OK to budget, cutting $4 million, 34 positions

Springfield schools committee gives initial OK to budget, cutting $4 million, 34 positions

By Lilly St. Angelo

May 8, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections

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

Read on to see the details about each item…


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.

  • Jitterbug Java – Warehouse at 449 Q St., passed a county health inspection on April 20 with no issues. (view report)
     
  • Tararin Thai Cuisine at 1410 Mohawk Blvd., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on April 26. (view report)
     

No traffic problems nearby

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