Good morning! It’s September 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunny and very warm in West Springfield

Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 87 with a low of 51.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Sunday night through Monday afternoon


Top news from nearby

Churchill neighbors raised concerns about traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood impact regarding a proposed housing development on 12.5 acres behind Willamette Christian Center.

Churchill residents raise concerns over proposed housing development

Churchill residents raise concerns over proposed housing development

By Michael Zhang

Sep 24, 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

Cecilia Zabala – Argentine Guitar Virtuoso in Concert
Cecilia Zabala – Argentine Guitar Virtuoso in Concert

We are thrilled to welcome Cecilia Zabala to Springfield, Oregon, guitarist, composer, and singer from Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Throughout her career…

At Emerald Art Center on September 24

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 24
Repeats 4 more times until September 28


Community crime report

  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident happened near 3752 International Ct, Springfield at 9 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A theft was reported near 122 S 38th St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A dispute happened near 3516 Ambleside Dr, Springfield on September 23 at 8 p.m.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 2355 Yolanda Ave., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian near Mohawk Blvd. and M St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A theft happened near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • Police served a warrant near the 1028 block of Harlow Rd, Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 23.
      
  • A hit and run was reported near the 225 block of 5th St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 23.
      
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 159500 block of Mckenzie View Dr at 1 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A fraud and forgery incident happened near the 1900 block of Mohawk Blvd. at 1 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1084 G St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1300 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 23.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 790 30th St., Springfield at noon on September 23.
     
  • A nuisance vehicle was reported near 124 F St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 1800 Centennial Blvd., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • A restraining order was violated near the 4600 block of Franklin Blvd. at 9 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • A theft by deception was reported near 243 F St., Springfield at 7 a.m. on September 23.
     
  • A prowler was reported near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 8 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • An assault arrest happened near 475 Lindale Dr, Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • A theft happened near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield on September 19 at 6 p.m.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 2345 Dornoch St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 2000 block of Inland Way at 5 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • A motor vehicle incident was reported near I105 eastbound and Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield on September 19 at 4 p.m.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 214 42nd St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 19.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1102 S 41st Pl, Springfield on September 19 at 1 p.m.
     
  • Police helped another agency with a report near 230 4th St., Springfield on September 19 at 11 a.m.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 650 Q St., Springfield at 10 a.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 to help drivers. On Laura Street in Springfield, southbound traffic is closed between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction, including utility and sidewalk work. 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 project should be finished by December 31.