Good morning! It’s Sept. 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Pleasant with clouds and sun in West Springfield

Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 52. Partly cloudy now, changing to mostly clear at 6 a.m.

Looking ahead: Rain Thursday afternoon


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections

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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 are available here.

  • Great Wall Restaurant at 862 Main St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on Sept. 3. The restaurant scored 94 out of 100. The inspector found the dishwasher’s wash water temperature was too low at 108°F; it must be at least 120°F for proper sanitation. The restaurant serviced the machine, raising the temperature to 119.7°F, resolving the issue. Additionally, the restaurant lacked test strips to measure sanitizer strength but has since stopped using that sanitizer, so the issue has been corrected. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • Shots were fired near 5th St. at 2 a.m. on Sept. 20.
     
  • Shots were fired near Garden Ave. at 10 p.m. on Sept. 19.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 4400 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20.
     
  • A hit-and-run arrest happened near Scotts Glen Dr. and Laura St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on Sept. 20.
     
  • A hit-and-run was reported near S 28th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on Sept. 20.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started in late April and is expected to finish by September 30. Residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. There may also be construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
  • Construction on Aspen Street between Centennial Boulevard and Tamarack Street will begin the week of June 15. Most of the work should be done by September 4, with the whole project finished by October 31. Local access to homes will be kept open, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Residents may notice construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.