Springfield

Springfield School District’s top administrator is negotiating his departure from the job after months of turmoil with board members, and criticism from the community.

Springfield Public Schools' Board Chair Heather Quaas-Annsa has resigned, citing board dysfunction and concern for her family’s safety.

Two top Springfield school administrators intend to sue the district, alleging whistleblower retaliation, defamation and unlawful employment practices.

The petitions are for board members who recently voted for mid-year staff reductions as the district goes through a budget shortfall.

The Egan Warming Center is deactivated after eleven consecutive nights of providing overnight shelter in Eugene and Springfield.

A Springfield woman who worked at Northwest Community Credit Union has been accused of stealing money from the accounts of dead people.

The Egan Warming Centers have been activated in Eugene and Springfield for a full week, and it’s likely they’ll continue through at least Saturday.

Willamalane Parks and Recreation District in Springfield may ask voters for a tax rate increase for the first time since it was founded in the 1940s.

The district will layoff 27 employees and eliminate some vacant positions. Those cuts will impact school schedules and cause some employees to change buildings according to the district, and cause other staffing changes visible to students.

According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the westbound Main Street, OR Highway 126-B bridge will close Monday, Jan. 5 for repairs, repaving, and a new bike ramp.

Springfield City Councilor Beth Blackwell has stepped down, citing challenges balancing her city responsibilities with her professional and personal commitments.

Springfield leaders will discuss a new payroll tax in the new year, though the city can’t collect it until 2027 at the earliest.