Springfield PD MONDAY, OCT. 28 (88 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (23), Criminal trespass (8), Theft (4) 12:34 am: Criminal trespass, 1869 Pioneer Pkwy. E. 2:29 am: Assault, 2343 31st St. 7:06 am: Disorderly subject, 3752 International Ct. 9:24 am: Found animal(s), Main St./60th Pl. 9:30 am: Missing person,[Read More…]
Public Safety & Health
Southern Willamette Valley police blotter: Oct. 21-20
Springfield PD MONDAY, OCT. 21 (71 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (8), Criminal trespass (8), Theft (6) 3:42 am: Dispute, 887 Oakdale Ave. 10:31 am: Criminal trespass, 755 Harlow Rd. 11:15 am: Criminal trespass, 1810 Pioneer Pkwy. W. 11:31 am: Illegal burning, High Banks Rd./52nd St. 11:47 am: Hit[Read More…]
Update: Threat to Thurston highlights school safety importance
THURSTON — Students at Thurston High are safe after a “perceived threat” against the school forced a lockdown on Oct. 25. According to the Springfield Police Department (SPD), a mental health assistance hotline notified them about a “specific, reportedly active threat” to Thurston High, sending the school into lockdown and[Read More…]
October restaurant inspection scores in the southern Willamette Valley
OCT. 1 ■ Native Coffee Company LLC, 217 N. 42nd St., SPR. Score: 100 ■ Hacienda Vieja Mexican Restaurant, 1241 N. Hwy. 99, CG. Score: 83 ■ Hayden Bridge Deli, 2454 10th St., SPR. Score: 88 ■ Eduardo’s Taco Shop, 270 E. Oregon Ave., CRE. Score: 95 ■ Taco Bell,[Read More…]
Southern Willamette Valley police blotter: Oct.14-20
Springfield Police Department MONDAY, OCT. 14 (55 total calls) Top calls: Theft (10), Dispute (7), Criminal trespass (6) 8:03 am: Hit & run, 520 Harlow Rd. 8:29 am: Theft, 4110 Olympic St. 9:03 am: Criminal trespass, 215 W. C St. 10:34 am: Theft, 3320 Gateway St. 10:46 am: Theft, 1920[Read More…]
Wyden, Hoyle: Prescribed burns during colder months a preemptive strike against wildfires
SPRINGFIELD — “Our summers make it worth it” has served as a beacon of hope for Oregonians in response to triple-digit days of rainfall. But in recent years, the sentiment has left much to be desired in the wake of wildfires throughout the state that have increased in both extremity[Read More…]
In case of emergency: Training up the talent in Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL — The end of wildfire season may warrant relief for most Oregonians, but the fire department is a year-round service that doesn’t take days off in the colder season. A rural fire district like the Pleasant Hill and Goshen Fire & Rescue (PHGFR) works year-round to keep its[Read More…]
Restaurant Springfield Inspections: Oct. 17 edition
SEPT. 25 ■ Original Roadhouse Grill, 3018 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 76 ■ Joey’s Pizza, 1498 S. A St., SPR. Score: 89 ■ Vintage Industry, 143 21st St., SPR. Score: 100 ■ Sweet Illusions, 1836 S. A St., SPR. Score: 95 SEPT. 26 ■ Addi’s Diner, 207 S. A St.,[Read More…]
Police logs: Oct. 7-13, 2024
SPRINGFIELD PD MONDAY, OCT. 7 (65 total calls) Top calls: Dispute (6), Traffic stop (4) Criminal trespass (4) 12:42 am: Location of runaway(s), 520 Harlow Rd. 3:00 am: DUII, S. Jasper St./S. 42nd St. 9:31 am: Found contraband, 6300 Thurston Rd. 10:21 am: Criminal trespass, 4455 Franklin Blvd., EUG 11:04[Read More…]
Critical behavioral health services a ‘huge leap forward’ for residents
SPRINGFIELD – A swath of land off International Way will soon be home to an inpatient behavioral health campus. According to County and hospital officials, PeaceHealth’s new Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital will be located on one parcel near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. In the immediately adjacent[Read More…]