Marion County prosecutor opens grand jury inquiry into Oregon State Hospital 

Tooting his own horn: Springfield man plays trumpet for touchdowns, anthems and funerals

Barry Barreau loves his instrument. He plays every chance he can get: in polka bands, mariachi bands and at Emeralds and Drifters baseball games.

After difficult year, 4J superintendent aims to simplify demands on staff, promote achievement

Miriam Mickelson led the largest budget reductions of her career last year while trying to build relationships with staff, families and students. In the face of more budget cuts and higher expectations from the state this year, she said she is simplifying what she asks of her staff in order to free them up to serve students better.

Photos: Barreau's brassy legacy

A musician adores his family and his chance to perform for his community.

Oakridge newspaper Highway 58 Herald to close

An independent newspaper covering the city of Oakridge will close in mid-September, its board announced, citing financial issues.

Medical examiner: Disease killed woman, 50, convicted in 1999 of murdering her toddler

A “natural disease process” killed a 50-year-old woman serving a life sentence after being convicted of aggravated murder in Lane County, according to the Clackamas County medical examiner’s office.