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Good morning! It’s September 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sun in West Springfield
Today will be plenty of sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 52.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Eugene and Springfield schools face declining enrollment from fewer births, high living costs, and increased alternative education choices since the pandemic.
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Sep 16, 2025
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
RMA Information Session
Nicole Portley and Cathy Brown of Oregon DEQ will explain how the Recycling Modernization Act is bringing producer funding together with regulatory so…
At BRING Recycling on September 16
Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias
Join us for a family storytime! We’ll sing songs and dance, share rhymes, play games and read books in English and Spanish. Families with babies, pres…
At Springfield Public Library on September 16
Repeats 29 more times until November 22
Community crime report
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 117 S 14th St., Springfield at 2 a.m. on September 16.
- A hit and run was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield on September 15 at 11 p.m.
- A prowler was reported near the 600 block of Tinamou Ln at 8 p.m. on September 15.
- A car crash with injuries happened near the 2900 block of Hayden Bridge Rd at 7 p.m. on September 15.
- A reckless driving incident happened near Exit 185 From I-5 northbound at 5 p.m. on September 15.
- A hit and run traffic incident happened near the 2000 block of Harbor Dr at 4 p.m. on September 15.
- A report of found property was made near 1270 L St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 15.
- A disorderly person was reported and the situation was resolved near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 15.
- A theft was reported near 960 W N St. in Springfield at noon on September 15.
- A dispute happened near the 1600 block of Harbor Dr at 11 a.m. on September 15.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 15.
- A theft was reported near 261 Smith Loop in Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 15.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3880 International Ct, Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 15.
- A burglary happened near the 1500 block of Hayden Bridge Rd at 9 a.m. on September 15.
- A hit and run was reported near Franklin Blvd. and Henderson Ave. in Eugene at 7 a.m. on September 15.
- A license plate was reported stolen near 292 32nd St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 13.
- A loose dog was reported near Pheasant Blvd. at 6 a.m. on September 13.
- A report of a disabled vehicle was made near Main St. and S 32nd St. in Springfield at 4 a.m. on September 13.
- A suspicious situation was reported near I-5 southbound at exit 228 at 4 a.m. on September 13.
- A suspicious situation was reported near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 2 a.m. on September 13.
- A vehicle was broken into near the 500 block of Aspen St. at 10 p.m. on September 12.
- A report of suspicious conditions was made near the 1500 block of Vera Dr at 8 p.m. on September 12.
- A car was broken into near the 3100 block of Partridge Way at 8 p.m. on September 12.
- A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident happened near 5th St. and C St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 12.
- A license plate was reported stolen near 471 S A St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 12.
- A report of found property was made near 230 4th St., Springfield on September 12 at 2 p.m.
- A dispute happened near the 3800 block of Winslow Ave. at 2 p.m. on September 12.
- A car crash with injuries was reported near 42nd St. and Industrial Ave. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 12.
- A lost property incident was reported near Oriole St. at 2 p.m. on September 12.
- Police helped another agency with a report near 230 4th St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 12.
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 to help drivers.
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 is expected to last until about August 31. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open. The whole project should be finished by December 31.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
