Good morning! It’s January 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cloudy with a shower in spots in West Springfield

Today will be considerable cloudiness with a shower in places. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 42. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late tonight through Friday afternoon

West Springfield news

Springfield teachers and district reached a tentative contract after midyear layoffs; Eugene 4J and Bethel districts also approved new union contracts.

Springfield teachers, school district reach tentative deal on contract

Springfield teachers, school district reach tentative deal on contract

By Lilly St. Angelo

Jan 27, 2026

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

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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 28
Repeats 8 more times until March 25

Riftbound - Nexus Nights
Riftbound – Nexus Nights

6pm – FREE Best of 1, 3 rounds of Swiss, Nexus pack prizing. Register in advance https://locator.riftbound.uvsgames.com/events

At Castle of Games on January 28
Repeats 9 more times until February 26

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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 can be accessed here.

  • Domino’s #7210 at 4105 Main St., passed a county health inspection on January 13 with no issues. (view report)
     

Community crime report

  • An assault happened near the 4400 block of Franklin Blvd. at 7 p.m. on January 26.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 177 S 14th St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on January 27.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near Oakdale Ave. and Gateway St. in Springfield at 7 a.m. on January 27.
     
  • A disturbance and dispute happened near the 2700 block of 32nd St. at 11 p.m. on January 26.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at 3 a.m. on January 28.
     

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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.
     

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