Good morning! It’s December 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy with a touch of rain in West Springfield

Today will be cloudy with a touch of rain. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 49 with a low of 46. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Monday evening through late Tuesday night


Top news from nearby

Lane County behavioral health providers report denial from Trillium’s network as 96,000 Medicaid members shift from PacificSource, raising concerns about care access and unclear communication from the Oregon Health Authority.

Providers report denials in PacificSource-Trillium Medicaid transition

Providers report denials in PacificSource-Trillium Medicaid transition

By Ashli Blow

Dec 4, 2025


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

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

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in West Springfield

Twisted Duck Bingo Night - CASA of Lane County
Twisted Duck Bingo Night – CASA of Lane County

Join us for Bingo Night at Twisted Duck Pub every Thursday Night starting at 6 P.M.! Challenge your friends to some friendly competition, and support …

At Twisted Duck Pub on December 4
Repeats 16 more times until March 26

Trout Tour Fly Fishing Film Night
Trout Tour Fly Fishing Film Night

Fly Fusion’s Trout Tour is back for its second epic season. Join us for an unforgettable night of fly-fishing films featuring monster fish, stunning c…

At Wildish Community Theater on December 4


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.

  • Mckenzie Orchards Bed And Breakfast at 34694 Mckenzie View Dr, passed a county health inspection on November 19 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • A lost property report was made near 306 F St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on December 3.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence near the 700 block of 42nd Street in Springfield at 6 p.m. on December 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near the 3000 block of Gateway Loop in Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 3.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 2009 Main St., Springfield on December 3 at 3 p.m.
     
  • A lost property report was made near 602 Main St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on December 3.
     
  • A robbery was reported near 555 Shelley St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on December 3.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near 4441 Main St., Springfield at noon on December 3.
     
  • Police found illegal items around noon on December 3 near 6 W Q St., Springfield.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3480 Hutton St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on December 3.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near W Centennial Blvd. and Mill St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 3.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 2900 Gateway St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 3.
     
  • An unattended child was reported near 1795 5th St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 3.
     
  • There was an illegal fire reported near E 19th Ave. at 8 a.m. on December 2.
     
  • A vehicle was repossessed near the 1300 block of Tamarack St. at 6 a.m. on November 26.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1460 G St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on November 9.
     
  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident happened near S 19th St. and Main St. in Springfield at midnight on November 9.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Southbound Laura Street in Springfield is closed to through traffic between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction work, including utility and storm system upgrades, sidewalks, and paving. The closure started June 16 and will last until about December 31. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open, and detours are set up.