Good morning! It’s August 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in West Springfield
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: A heat wave from Thursday into Monday
Top news from nearby
Lane Transit District is cutting rural transit service in south Lane County after a pilot ends, resulting in fewer routes and increased planning for local riders.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in West Springfield

Family Music & Movement Storytime
Come move, sing, and dance while learning! Librarians talk, sing, read, write, and play to increase literacy and have a lot of fun in the process. Sto…
At Library Meeting Room (_SP_ConfRmLibrary1) on August 19
Member Experience Committee Meeting
This committee meets to create a stronger member experience for the Chamber. The committee reaches out to fellow members throughout the year, welcomes…
At Zoom Online Meeting on August 19
Repeats 8 more times until May 19
Community crime report
- An unknown problem was reported near 1928 5th St., Springfield at 3 a.m. on August 19.
- A weapon offense happened near 528 Harlow Rd, Springfield at 3 a.m. on August 19.
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at 2 a.m. on August 19.
- A person was stopped by police near the 3300 block of Harvest at midnight on August 19.
- A drug overdose happened near the 4200 block of Franklin Blvd. at 10 p.m. on August 18.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Centennial Blvd. and Custom Way in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 18.
- Police served a warrant near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 18.
- A car crash with no injuries was reported near 2320 Main St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 18.
- A narcotics-related incident happened near Lane County at 3 p.m. on August 18.
- A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was made near 10th Street and M Street in Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 18.
- A hit and run traffic incident happened near the 1300 block of Tamarack St. at 2 p.m. on August 18.
- A report of found property was made near 275 S 38th St., Springfield at noon on August 18.
- A theft was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield at noon on August 18.
- A fraud was reported near 917 V St., Springfield on August 18 at noon
- A theft was reported near 3555 Game Farm Rd, Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 18.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 151 Main St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 18.
- An assault was reported near 814 Fairview Dr, Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 18.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 7th Street and Centennial Boulevard in Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 18.
- A burglary was reported near 124 S 38th St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 18.
- A theft was reported near 1143 7th St., Springfield at 7 a.m. on August 18.
- A theft happened near the 4100 block of Franklin Blvd. at 6 a.m. on August 18.
- There was an illegal fire reported near the 1400 block of Tamarack St. at 11 a.m. on August 16.
- A DUII (driving under the influence) incident happened near 4095 Main St., Springfield at 3 a.m. on August 16.
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license near 3463 Hutton St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 15.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 15.
- A theft was reported near 4223 Main St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 15.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 5170 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 4 p.m. on August 15.
- A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 15.
- Police served a warrant near 3398 Harvest Ln, Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 15.
- A suspected drunk driver was reported at 1 p.m. on August 15 near Hayden Bridge Rd.
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. This closure started June 16 and will last until about August 31. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open. The overall construction is expected to continue until December 31. Detours are in place.
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