Do we value fast food chains more than local entrepreneurs? | Letter to the editor

ICE 'abandons' plans for detention center on Oregon Coast 

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not pursuing a detention facility in Newport, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday, Oct. 23, in U.S. District Court in Oregon.  Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s office sent a news release Friday headlined, “ICE abandons detention center, no plans anywhere in Oregon.” “Oregon stood up, we made the […]

Developer breaks ground on 128 apartments on Marcola Road in Springfield

The garden-style apartment project near the intersection with Mohawk Boulevard will feature six three-story buildings and a clubhouse, adding needed housing to Springfield, the developer says. 

Do we want a governor who stands up to MAGA, or enables it? | Letter to the editor

I am hoping that my fellow Oregonians consider their vote for Oregon’s governor very seriously. A vote for the Republican candidate will lead to Oregon acquiescing to the current occupant of our White House.  At risk are important policies regarding healthcare, our environment, data center expansion, workers’ rights and MAGA affiliation. Please understand how critical […]

David H. Dodd

David H. Dodd, 69, of Springfield, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery is handling the arrangements.

High school football: Which schools still have state, league title chances?

The last two weeks of regular-season play will determine which teams will advance to the state playoffs — and which teams will head for the sidelines.