Good morning! It’s August 5 — 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 10% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 62. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers late tomorrow night


Top news from nearby

Tracy Bonham, known for “Mother Mother,” reflects on her Eugene roots and musical influences. See her live at WOW Hall on Aug. 22.

Musician Tracy Bonham on her Eugene origins and that ‘Yellowjackets’ needledrop

Musician Tracy Bonham on her Eugene origins and that ‘Yellowjackets’ needledrop

By Annie Aguiar

Aug 5, 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

Willamalibrary Book Club
Willamalibrary Book Club

Join a group of avid readers once a month in the library, first Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. This month’s book will be announced shortly.

At Conference Room (largest room with outside window), Don’t use — Conference Room 2 (dark) on August 5
Repeats 6 more times until February 3

Family Music & Movement Storytime
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 Springfield Public Library on August 5
Repeats 2 more times until August 19


Community crime report

  • A DUI incident occurred near I-105 Eastbound and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield at midnight on August 5.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2130 Marcola Rd, Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident near Olympic Street and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 895 S 32nd Pl in Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1600 block of Harbor Dr at 4 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • A theft was reported at 4 p.m. on August 4 near 3005 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene.
     
  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 2150 Laura St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1973 18th St. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • There was a theft incident near the 500 block of Hayden Bridge Way at 1 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 2730 Gateway St., Springfield, at 1 p.m. on August 4.
     
  • A report of suspicious individuals was made near 200 S 32nd St., Springfield, at noon on August 4.
     
  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 1162 B St. in Springfield at noon on August 4.
     
  • A vehicle was used unlawfully near the 4400 block of Franklin Blvd. at 11 a.m. on August 4.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 511 10th St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 4.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2327 Olympic St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 4.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespassing near 3000 Gateway St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 4.
     
  • Police served a warrant near South 28th Street and Main Street in Springfield at 5 a.m. on August 4.
     
  • There was an escape incident around 3 a.m. on August 4 near the 3900 block of Hayden Bridge.
     
  • A stolen vehicle was recovered around noon on August 2 near 1950 2nd St., Springfield.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1327 T St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • A report of lost property was made near 42nd St. and Main St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard near Oakdale Ave. at 10 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • Police served a warrant near the 4301 block of Holly St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • A theft involving a license plate was reported near 2718 Pierce Parkway in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • There was an assault near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 9 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen at 8 a.m. on August 2 near 712 4th St., Springfield.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen at 6 a.m. on August 2 near 565 Harlow Rd, Springfield.
     
  • A person was stopped by the police near the 2400 block of V St. at 3 a.m. on August 2.
     
  • A DUI arrest happened at 1 a.m. on August 2 near 437 Main St. in Springfield.
     

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 set up.