Good morning! It’s September 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and pleasant in West Springfield

Today will be sunny and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 46. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Becoming noticeably warmer tomorrow


Top news from nearby

Eugene home prices doubled over the past decade, with the largest increase from 202 to 2022, then mostly leveling off in the last three years.

Eugene home prices doubled over the past decade

Eugene home prices doubled over the past decade

By Michael Zhang

Sep 15, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Springfield

Amateur Chess
Amateur Chess

Open Chess Any age and skill level welcome. No clocks.

At Public House on September 15
Repeats 15 more times until December 29

RMA Information Session
RMA Information Session

Nicole Portley and Cathy Brown of Oregon DEQ will explain how the Recycling Modernization Act is bringing producer funding together with regulatory so…

At BRING Recycling on September 16


Community crime report

  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 2152 Marcola Rd, Springfield at 11 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 1402 8th St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A person was arrested on a warrant near 4215 Franklin Blvd., Eug at 8 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • An injured animal was reported near Anderson Ln at 7 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A report of found property was made near 3300 Gateway St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 1829 E St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 633 Shelley St., Springfield on September 14 at 2 p.m.
     
  • A theft was reported near 733 Mill St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 14.
     
  • A forgery was reported near 4095 Main St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2573 L St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 1402 8th St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A report of suspicious conditions was made near the 3900 block of E 19th Ave. at 10 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • Police responded to a case of vandalism and illegal dumping near the 2400 block of 17th Pl at 9 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near the 2000 block of Harbor Dr at 8 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near 701 Cloverleaf Loop in Springfield at 5 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants) was reported near 1195 Main St., Springfield at 1 a.m. on September 14.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near the 5300 block of Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 7 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence near the 165 block of 44th St. in Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 2145 31st St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near the 1049 block of Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A dispute happened near the 2600 block of Wayside Ln at 3 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1642 Water St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A disturbance dispute happened near the 1600 block of Harbor Dr at 2 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 1975 5th St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 13.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was made near 28th Street and Whitworth Lane in Springfield at noon on September 13.
     
  • A threat and harassment incident happened near the 1000 block of S 39th St. at 11 a.m. on September 13.
     

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. On Laura Street in Springfield, southbound traffic is closed between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction, including utility and storm system upgrades, sidewalks, and paving. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic remains open. Detours are in place, and the work is expected to continue until December 31.