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

Chilly with some sun in West Springfield

Today will be chilly with times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 43 with a low of 25. Partly sunny now, changing to partly cloudy at 6 p.m.


Top news from nearby

Dungeness crab season is here; Ryan Rogers of Fisherman’s Market in Eugene offers tips on buying, cooking, enjoying fresh local crab, and the best places to find it.


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

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Things to do in West Springfield

Peer Connection Support Group
Peer Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You …

At https://namilane.org/event/nami-connection-1st-wednesdays-online-2/2025-11-05/ on January 21
Repeats 9 more times until March 25


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.

  • Lucky Lizard at 1979 Mohawk Blvd., passed a county health inspection on January 6 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • A report of driving under the influence was made near 2nd Street and Q Street in Springfield at 9 p.m. on January 20.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2790 Gateway St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on January 20.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near W D St. and Kelly Blvd. in Springfield. The incident happened at 4 p.m. on January 20.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 1026 Kelly Blvd., Springfield at 4 p.m. on January 20.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 2810 Gateway St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on January 20.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Lane County will have off-and-on construction on Laura Street in Springfield, between Scotts Glenn Drive and Harlow Road. Traffic will be directed by flaggers.