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

Blazing sunshine and hot in West Springfield

Today will be blazing sunshine and hot; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).

Looking ahead: Danger of dehydration and heat stroke if outside for extended periods of time tomorrow

West Springfield news

Springfield Utility Board seeks a consultant to recruit a new general manager as Jeff Nelson retires in 2026. Community forums will engage the public with finalists, and the new manager is expected to start by July 2026.

Springfield Utility Board starts process to hire new manager

Springfield Utility Board starts process to hire new manager

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jul 14, 2025

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Things to do in West Springfield

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 July 15
Repeats 5 more times until August 19

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Community crime report

  • There was a disturbance dispute near the 100 block of Hayden Bridge Way at midnight on July 15.
     
  • A hit-and-run incident was reported near 1651 S F St. in Springfield at midnight on July 15.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 3521 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the Lane County area at 11 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was an assault reported at 10 p.m. on July 14 near Centennial Blvd. and Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield.
     
  • There was a car crash with unknown injuries near W Centennial Blvd. at 8 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A DUI incident happened at 8 p.m. on July 14 near West Centennial Boulevard and Anderson Lane in Springfield.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near E 15th Ave. at 8 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run incident near Prescott Lane and West M Street in Springfield at 8 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near 707 21st St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A lost property report was filed near 6 West Q Street in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1300 block of W Quinalt St. at 5 p.m. on July 14.
      
  • A found property report was made at 5 p.m. on July 14 near 230 4th St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a car crash with no injuries near Harlow Rd at p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A person went missing near the Lane County area at 4 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was a burglary on July 14 at 4 p.m. near the 3200 block of Partridge Way.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1396 Main St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident near Pioneer Parkway West and West Q Street in Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near 230 4th St., Springfield, at 2 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A report of driving with a suspended license happened at 1 p.m. on July 14 near 4th Street and Main Street in Springfield.
     
  • There was a threat and harassment incident near the 3200 block of Partridge Way at 1 p.m. on July 14.
     
  • A vicious dog incident happened around noon on July 14 near the 100 block of Long Ridge Dr.
     
  • A theft was reported near 134 W C St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • There was a criminal trespassing incident near St. Joseph Pl at 10 a.m. on July 14.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported at 9 a.m. on July 14 near 757 Cloverleaf Loop in Springfield.
     
  • A person was cited for driving with a suspended license near 4446 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, at noon on July 12.
     
  • A report of a disorderly person was made near 2790 Gateway St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 12.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1423 A St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 12.
     
  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 363 Lindale Dr, Springfield at 5 a.m. on July 12.
     

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. Detours are in place. – Construction on Laura Street in Springfield is affecting the area from milepost .120 to .339. Southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic from June 16 to about August 31, and access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic remains open. Detours and temporary traffic signs are in place. – S 18th Street will be closed on July 19 for surface maintenance work, with a low impact on traffic. – From June to September, Lane County and the City of Springfield are applying a slurry seal to several streets, including 20th Street. The impact on traffic is expected to be low.
     

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