Good morning! It’s August 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Times of clouds and sun in West Springfield

Today will be intervals of clouds and sunshine. There is a 12% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: A heat wave from Sunday into Tuesday


Top news from nearby

Residents near city limits are joining the Firewise program to create fire-resilient communities and enhance blaze preparedness.

Near city limits, people live in a new fire norm

Near city limits, people live in a new fire norm

By Ashli Blow

Aug 7, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in West Springfield

Hershner Hunter's 2025 Oregon Employment Law Seminar
Hershner Hunter’s 2025 Oregon Employment Law Seminar

Hershner Hunter’s 2025 Oregon Employment Law Seminar

At Hilton Garden Inn Eugene/Springfield on August 7

Acrylic Adventure with Will Paradis
Acrylic Adventure with Will Paradis

TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP YOUTH 9-12 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp

At Emerald Art Center on August 7
Repeats once more on August 8


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1460 G St., Springfield at midnight on August 7.
     
  • A DUI arrest happened near 475 Lindale Dr in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 6.
     
  • There was an animal abuse arrest near 1891 Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 6.
     
  • There was a drug-related incident reported near the Lane County area at 5 p.m. on August 6.
     
  • A trespassing incident happened around 4 p.m. on August 6 near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave.
     
  • A theft by deception was reported near 1455 E St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 6.
     
  • A theft was reported at 1 p.m. on August 6 near 987 Kruse Way in Springfield.
     
  • There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near the 1400 block of Lexington Ave. at 11 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • A report of graffiti was made at 11 a.m. on August 6 near 326 Centennial Blvd., Springfield.
     
  • There was a report of a disabled vehicle near Pioneer Parkway East and Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3752 International Ct in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • There was a motor vehicle injury reported near 12th Street and Centennial Boulevard in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • A found property report was made near 1891 Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • On August 6 at 8 a.m., there was an incident where local police assisted another agency near the 225 block of 5th Street in Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3300 Gateway St., Springfield at 6 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • A person was injured by a gunshot near the 2000 block of Harbor Dr at midnight on August 6.
     
  • A person was stopped by police near the 3700 block of Franklin at 11 p.m. on August 5.
     
  • A person was stopped by the police near Franklin Blvd. at 11 p.m. on August 5.
      
  • There was an illegal fire burning near I5 at 9 p.m. on August 5.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near Main St. and 7th St. in Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 7 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • There was a car crash with no injuries near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 6 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1111 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • There was a juvenile problem near Camp Creek Rd at 5 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 1600 Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 392 S 37th St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • There was a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle near 10 West Q Street in Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 1.
     
  • A criminal trespass incident occurred near 152 28th St., Springfield, at 1 p.m. on August 1.
     

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 affecting the area from mile post .120 to .339, including utility relocations and paving. Southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic from June 16 to about August 31, with access from Lindale Drive also closed. Northbound traffic remains open, and detours are available.