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Good morning! It’s September 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Times of clouds and sun in West Springfield
Today will be times of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 81 with a low of 50.
Looking ahead: Expect showers Sunday morning
West Springfield news
Kohi Time opens permanently, Sicilian olive oil returns, local food spots mark anniversaries; a Thurston teacher’s post on Charlie Kirk triggers student walkouts and district response.
Food Scene: New coffee shop, Sicilian olive oil, anniversaries, goodbye to summer
By Vanessa Salvia
Sep 19, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in West Springfield
Pants with Pockets.. Live on the Lawn at PublicHouse for Annual Oktoberfest Celebration!
Pants with Pockets is a femme-empowered band based in Eugene that plays a range of originals and americana/folk favorites. Featuring Sarah Holtschlag …
At PublicHouse on September 19
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.
- Starbucks Coffee Company #59312 at 1810 Pioneer Parkway West, passed a county health inspection on September 4 with no issues. (view report)
Community crime report
- Police reported someone was found with illegal drugs near 1981 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 3 a.m. on September 19.
- Police served a warrant near 987 Kruse Way in Springfield at 2 a.m. on September 19.
- An arrest was made for another reason near the 400 block of Mallard Ave. at 10 p.m. on September 18.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near W Centennial Blvd. and Laura St. in Springfield at 9 p.m. on September 18.
- Police served a warrant near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 18.
- Police helped another agency with a report near 1460 G St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 18.
- A possible drunk driver was reported at 7 p.m. on September 18 near the 35200 block of Camp Creek Rd.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Harlow Rd and Gateway St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 18.
- A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 18.
- A report of lost property was made near the 225 block of 5th St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 18.
- A reckless driving incident happened near the Creswell exit from I-5 at 5 p.m. on September 18.
- A dispute happened near the 200 block of Dorris St. at 4 p.m. on September 18.
- A dispute happened near the 1500 block of S Brooklyn St. at 4 p.m. on September 18.
- A theft was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 18.
- A report of vicious dogs was made near 216 12th St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 18.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 30th Street and Centennial Boulevard in Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 18.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2730 Gateway St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 18.
- Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near the 5500 block of Franklin Blvd. at noon on September 18.
- A hit and run was reported near 21st St. and Olympic St. in Springfield at noon on September 18.
- A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 11 a.m. on September 18.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Mill Street is open to northbound traffic only between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard because of reconstruction work. Detour signs are posted to help drivers.
From June 16 to about August 31, southbound Laura Street in Springfield (between mileposts .120 and .339) is closed for construction. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound Laura Street remains open. Detours are in place. The whole project should be finished by December 31.
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