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Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and not as hot in West Springfield

Today will be sunny and not as hot. The high will be 90 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.

Looking ahead: Possible danger of dehydration and heat stroke while doing strenuous activities tomorrow

West Springfield news

Springfield’s Island Park offers summer concerts every Wednesday and Thursday until July 31. Admission is $3 or free with a food donation. Limited parking; bike valet available. Visit Willamalane’s website for details.

Summer concert series begins at Springfield’s Island Park 

Summer concert series begins at Springfield’s Island Park 

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jul 16, 2025

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Things to do in West Springfield

Unlock Your Artist Vision: Learn to Draw People with Thi Nguyen
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TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP TEEN 13-17 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp

At Emerald Art Center on July 17
Repeats once more on July 18

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Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 1460 G St. in Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Pioneer Parkway West and Hayden Bridge Way in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1503 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a motor vehicle injury reported near Pioneer Parkway West and Hayden Bridge Way in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving menacing behavior near the 1600 block of Sequoia Ave. at 10 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • Police found illegal items at 9 p.m. on July 16 near 1565 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant near Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and Cardinal Way in Springfield at 8 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield, at 7 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near Hayden Bridge Road and Marcola Road in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 3405 Gateway St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 1800 Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • On July 16 at 4 p.m., there was a report of graffiti near 200 S Mill St. in Springfield.
     
  • There was a motor vehicle incident with no injuries reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield. It happened at 4 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • A dog bite incident happened near the 700 block of Oak St. at 3 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 2720 Gateway St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • A report of found property was made near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield, at 2 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the Lane County area at 2 p.m. on July 16.
     
  • There was a criminal trespass incident near 1747 Main St., Springfield, at noon on July 16.
     
  • A theft occurred at 8 a.m. on July 16 near 2730 Gateway St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 3300 block of Riverbend Dr at 8 a.m. on July 16.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen at 7 a.m. on July 16 near 232 W D St., Springfield.
     
  • A DUI arrest happened at 6 a.m. on July 16 near 1520 18th St. in Springfield.
     
  • A person was caught driving with a suspended license near I-105 Eastbound and Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield. This happened at midnight on July 12.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported but couldn’t be located at 11 p.m. on July 11 near 1315 Aspen St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 1400 block of Anderson Ln at 10 p.m. on July 11.
     
  • There was an incident of public indecency near E 14th Ave. at 8 p.m. on July 11.
     
  • There was an assault reported near 935 Filbert Ln in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 11.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 521 Main St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 157 12th St. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2289 Olympic St. in Springfield at noon on July 11.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to construction, with detours in place. On Laura Street in Springfield, construction is affecting the area from milepost .120 to .339, with southbound Laura Street closed to through traffic and access from Lindale Drive also closed from June 16 to about August 31. Northbound traffic remains open, and detours are available. S 18th Street will be closed on July 19 for surface maintenance, with minimal traffic impact expected.
     

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