Springfield

Springfield School District made significant budget cuts to close an expected shortfall, including essentially eliminating Spanish dual immersion for older students. But, Springfield leaders are taking steps to restore some dual language immersion this school year.

A new trend, spurred by a Portland based artist, has reached Eugene: Trinket Trading.

The weekly newspaper said a lack of subscribers and advertisers paired with federal government decisions caused the closure.

The Thursday evening incident happened at 6th and G Streets.

A staffing company announced the layoffs in a WARN notice, stating that a True Value Subsidiary is shutting it down.

Rainbow Water District, which serves the outskirts of Springfield, raised rates 7.5% this summer to offset lost Springfield Utility Board revenue and fund new wells to meet federal PFAS limits.

Springfield Police are looking for a driver that they said struck and injured a bicyclist Monday evening [UPDATED]

The Springfield School Board has unanimously appointed software services engineer Matthew Brandt as its newest member.

Springfield Public Schools new interim superintendent, Shawn Stover, says he’s focused on listening, and bringing the district together. Stover is the third person to hold that job this year after budget cuts, and discord at the district’s top levels. Stover sat down with KLCC to share his hopes for the school year.

Springfield Public Schools is looking for a volunteer to serve the remainder of a newly-vacant school board position previously held by Nicole DeGraff.

The Springfield History Museum reopens July 10 after a six-month renovation, featuring a new Willamette Valley agriculture exhibit, refreshed artifacts, and improved accessibility.

Eugene Springfield Fire will separate into two fire departments, ending their 16-year-long consolidation.