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

Hot with plenty of sunshine in West Springfield

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 10% chance of rain. The high will be 93 with a low of 61. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11).

Looking ahead: A thunderstorm Saturday


Top news from nearby

Parents of Holt Elementary’s new kindergartners say raising “COVID babies” in isolation impacted social skills, with many children now adjusting to group settings for the first time at school.

Eugene’s COVID babies are in kindergarten: How isolation shaped them

Eugene’s COVID babies are in kindergarten: How isolation shaped them

By Lilly St. Angelo

Sep 4, 2025


What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Springfield

Twisted Duck Bingo Night - CASA of Lane County
Twisted Duck Bingo Night – CASA of Lane County

Join us for Bingo Night at Twisted Duck Pub every Thursday Night starting at 6 P.M.! Challenge your friends to some friendly competition, and support …

At Twisted Duck Pub on September 4
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Poets of Cirque Press at Lovely All Day Cafe
Poets of Cirque Press at Lovely All Day Cafe

Cirque Press is proud to present “Poets of Cirque Press”, a community celebration of local literary talent, taking place on September 4th at 6:30pm at…

At Lovely All Day Cafe on September 4


Community crime report

  • Police reported a vehicle pursuit near 520 Harlow Rd in Springfield at 10 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near Gateway St. and Beltline Rd in Springfield at 9 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A theft was reported near 706 D St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 28 W Q St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A theft arrest happened near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3032 Gateway St. in Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A reckless driving incident happened near the Creswell exit from I-5 southbound at 3 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • Police reported an unauthorized use of a vehicle near W D St. and River Hills Dr in Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near C St. and Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 230 4th St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 3.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at noon on September 3.
     
  • A theft was reported near 537 32nd St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 154 C St., Springfield on September 3 at 10 a.m.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 2775 U St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 363 Lindale Dr, Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2700 Pierce Pkwy, Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was towed near 989 Kruse Way, Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near the 100 block of W Q St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • A report of found property was made near 912 6th St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near the 1400 block of Anderson Ln at 2 a.m. on September 3.
     
  • There was an illegal fire reported near the 4000 block of E 16th Ave. at 6 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 344 A St., Springfield on August 29 at 9 a.m.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near S 42nd St. and Booth Kelly Rd in Springfield at 7 a.m. on August 29.
     
  • A disturbance and dispute happened near the 2000 block of Harbor Dr at 3 a.m. on August 29.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 2300 block of Rose Blossom Dr at 9 a.m. on August 27.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was made near Mill St. and G St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 27.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 307 Q St., Springfield at 7 a.m. on August 27.
     

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. 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. The project is expected to finish by December 31.