Good morning! It’s September 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and warmer in West Springfield

Today will be warmer with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 87 with a low of 48.

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend

Top news from nearby

Homes in Eugene-Springfield are selling slower, offering buyers more choices, yet Lane County’s average prices keep rising despite the slower market.

Eugene-Springfield homes sitting on the market longer

By Michael Zhang

Sep 23, 2025

What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Springfield

3rd Annual Fresh Hop Fest at PublicHouse: September 22-28
3rd Annual Fresh Hop Fest at PublicHouse: September 22-28

Tis’ the season for Fresh Hops! We’ll have a ton of Fresh Hop Brews throughout the week. Our beer buyer, Dustin, is busy working on a list of goodies……

At PublicHouse on September 23
Repeats 5 more times until September 28

Destroyer
Destroyer

On Tuesday, September 23 the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Destroyer to the WOW Hall. MRG869 Destroyer – Dan’s Boogie Wh…

At on September 23

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Community crime report

  • A person was reported for driving with a suspended license near Mohawk Blvd. and Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 2 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • A person was stopped by police near Lexington Ave. at 2 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • There was a case of trespassing and illegal camping near Mississippi Ave. at 2 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • A wrong-way driver was reported near the 1200 block of Main St. at 10 p.m. on September 22.
      
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence near 718 19th St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 3444 Main St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A burglary happened near the 3700 block of E 14th Ave. at 7 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • There were gunshots fired near the 2700 block of 20th St. at 6 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near G St. and 7th St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A report of criminal trespass was made near 1403 F St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy and Cardinal Way in Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • A theft was reported near 423 F St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 22.
     
  • Police reported an unauthorized use of a vehicle near 4295 Mt Vernon Rd, Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 22.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 2750 Pheasant Blvd., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 22.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 249 S 41st Pl, Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 22.
     
  • A theft was reported near 37th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 22.
     
  • A traffic hazard was reported near the 89200 block of Old Mohawk Rd at 6 a.m. on September 22.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 3105 Gateway St., Springfield on September 20 at 7 a.m.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near Franklin Blvd. and S A St. in Springfield at 5 a.m. on September 20.
     
  • A missing person case was resolved near 3535 Game Farm Rd, Springfield at 1 a.m. on September 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence near 42nd Street and E Street in Springfield at 1 a.m. on September 20.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 640 Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield at 11 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident was reported near the 1000 block of 28th St. in Springfield on September 19 at 11 p.m.
     
  • An animal complaint was reported near the 2400 block of Shadylane Dr at 11 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1025 G St., Springfield at 10 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • A vehicle was towed near the 2780 block of D St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • A dispute led to an arrest near 640 Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield at 9 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 6 W Q St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 19.
     

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. From June 16 to about August 31, southbound Laura Street in Springfield (between mileposts .120 and .339) is closed for construction, including utility and storm system upgrades, sidewalks, and paving. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound Laura Street remains open. Detours are in place. The whole project should be finished by December 31.
     

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