West Springfield Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, July 16

Good morning! It’s July 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Very hot with sunshine in West Springfield

Today will be very hot with blazing sunshine; danger of dehydration and heatstroke if outside for extended periods of time. The high will be 99 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).

Top news from nearby

A 286,680-square-foot e-commerce distribution center near Eugene Airport may increase Highway 99 traffic by 15%. Public comments on the air-quality permit are open until July 22, with construction starting in December.

Massive distribution center planned near Eugene Airport

By Michael Zhang

Jul 16, 2025

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections

Read on to see the details about each item…

Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

• Burrito Boy – Olympic at 1889 Olympic St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on July 1. The restaurant received a score of 95 out of 100. The inspector noted several issues: a fly glue trap was improperly placed above orange soda and personal items, which could lead to contamination; plastic food containers were stacked while still damp after cleaning; some food-contact surfaces were worn, including a cracked salt lid and a broken thermometer; and the walk-in fridge had holes between the interior and exterior walls. Corrective actions were taken immediately to address these violations, ensuring proper food safety and equipment maintenance. (view report)
   
• Cool Beanz Coffee – Mu at 869 W Centennial Blvd., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on July 1. The restaurant received an inspection score of 88 out of 100. The inspector noted that the handwashing sink in the restroom was blocked and not accessible for employees, which was a repeated issue during follow-up inspections. Additionally, there were no disposable towels or hand dryers available at the sink. The restaurant was required to clear the blockage and provide proper hand drying options immediately, with follow-up inspections scheduled to ensure compliance. (view report)
   

Community crime report

• A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 711 Mill St. in Springfield at 3 a.m. on July 16.
   
• There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 1400 block of Anderson Ln at midnight on July 16.
   
• There was a disturbance involving illegal fireworks near 15th St. at 11 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 3200 block of Partridge Way at 10 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 200 block of Deadmond Ferry Rd at 7 p.m. on July 15.
   
• Police served a warrant on July 15 at 6 p.m. near 3375 Gateway St., Springfield.
   
• There was an incident where local police helped another agency on July 15 at 6 p.m. near 3032 Gateway St., Springfield.
   
• There was a car crash with no injuries near the 4200 block of Franklin Blvd. at 6 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd. at 5 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a car crash with no injuries near Marcola Rd at 5 p.m. on July 15.
   
• A shooting was reported at 5 p.m. on July 15 near 158 18th St., Springfield.
   
• There was a hit-and-run incident reported near 143 21st St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a motor vehicle injury reported near Q Street and 5th Street in Springfield at 4 p.m. on July 15.
   
• A burglary was reported at 3 p.m. on July 15 near 1440 Mill St., Springfield.
   
• A dead animal was found near Camp Creek Rd at 3 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a hit-and-run reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 15.
   
• A found property report was made at 2 p.m. on July 15 near 19th Street and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield.
   
• There was a traffic hazard incident near E 15th Ave. at 1 p.m. on July 15.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1502 Clearwater Ln in Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 2500 block of 23rd St. at noon on July 15.
   
• There was an incident of vandalism and criminal mischief near the 2100 block of Lomond Ave. at 10 a.m. on July 15.
   
• There was a report of criminal mischief near 506 W Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 15.
   
• There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near the 1500 block of Mississippi Ave. at 7 a.m. on July 15.
   
• A vehicle was reported stolen at 7 a.m. on July 15 near 1890 M St., Springfield.
   
• A vehicle was reported stolen at 5 a.m. on July 12 near 475 Lindale Dr, Springfield.
   
• A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 919 Kruse Way in Springfield at 2 a.m. on July 12.
   
• A robbery was reported at 2 a.m. on July 12 near 1979 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield.
   
• A juvenile was reported as a runaway near 1950 2nd St. in Springfield at 1 a.m. on July 12.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest at 1 a.m. on July 12 near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield.
   
• A DUI arrest happened near 2790 Gateway St. in Springfield at 1 a.m. on July 12.
   

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: 1. Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to reconstruction work. Detours are in place. 2. Construction on Laura Street in Springfield is affecting the area from milepost .120 to .339. The work includes utility relocations, storm system upgrades, sidewalks, and concrete paving, expected to finish by December 31. From June 16 to about August 31, southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic, and access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic remains open. Detours and temporary traffic signs are in place. 3. S 18th Street will be closed on July 19 for surface maintenance, with a low impact on traffic. 4. 20th Street is undergoing construction from June to September for a slurry seal application, with a low impact on traffic. For a map of affected streets, visit www.LaneCountyOR.gov/RoadConstruction.
   

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