Good morning! It’s August 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and nice in West Springfield

Today will be partly sunny and nice. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Very warm Friday

Top news from nearby

Lane County homeowners face nearly 50% insurance premium hikes due to increased wildfire-related losses since 202, significantly impacting local budgets.

Rising homeowners insurance premiums cause sticker shock in Lane County

Rising homeowners insurance premiums cause sticker shock in Lane County

By Elon Glucklich

Aug 4, 2025

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Springfield

TRIVIA MONDAYS AT PUBLICHOUSE!
TRIVIA MONDAYS AT PUBLICHOUSE!

Come down to PublicHouse and test your knowledge with Geo. Starts at 6:30pm. Max of 8 people per team. Arrive early to grab your seats. All ages are w…

At PublicHouse on August 4

Springfield Greeters: Business Before Hours
Springfield Greeters: Business Before Hours

Join your fellow Chamber members for an energizing gathering of camaraderie, fun and relationship building! Food and refreshments will be provided. Do…

At Gateway Grill on August 5
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Community crime report

  • A police incident occurred at 3 a.m. on August 4 near Hayden Bridge Road and Marcola Road in Springfield. The local police were assisting the Sheriff’s Office.
     
  • There was a police pursuit on August 4 at 1 a.m. near Franklin Blvd. and Nugget Way in Eugene.
     
  • A traffic stop happened near the 100 block of 33rd Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • A report of switched license plates was made at 9 p.m. on August 3 near 317 30th St., Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 15th Street and Lawnridge Avenue in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • There was a theft reported near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • A burglary was reported at 7 p.m. on August 3 near 552 W D St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a disorderly person near the 2900 block of Wayside Loop at 5 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 1401 21st St., Springfield, at 5 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 4200 block of Franklin Blvd. at 2 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • There was a car crash with unknown injuries near Hayden Bridge Rd at 2 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard on August 3 at 2 p.m. near the 1900 block of Marcola Rd.
     
  • There was a theft arrest near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 3.
     
  • There was a reckless driving incident near Game Farm Rd at noon on August 3.
     
  • A vehicle was reported as being used without permission near 475 Lindale Dr, Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 3.
     
  • A report of a disorderly person was made near 520 Harlow Rd in Springfield at 7 a.m. on August 3.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 25 D St. in Springfield at 6 a.m. on August 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest at 5 a.m. on August 3 near G Street and 10th Street in Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 2355 Olympic St. in Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3033 Gateway St., Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • There was a reported dispute near 1725 5th St. in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 8 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • There was a reported dispute on August 2 at 7 p.m. near Daisy Street and South 43rd Street in Springfield.
     
  • A DUI incident happened near 2525 Olympic St. in Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • There was an assault reported near 326 Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • A vehicle was used without permission around 3 p.m. on August 2 near 520 Harlow Rd in Springfield.
     
  • A found property report was made near 101 S A St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 2.
     
  • A theft was reported at 1 p.m. on August 2 near 4441 Main St., Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St. in Springfield at 1 p.m. on August 2.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to reconstruction work, with detours in place. On Laura Street in Springfield, construction is happening from milepost .120 to .339, including utility relocations and paving, expected to finish by December 31. From June 16 to about August 31, southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic, and access from Lindale Drive is also closed, but northbound traffic remains open. Detours and temporary signs are in place.
     

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