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Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Category Opinion & Editorial
Fireside right choice for District 7
Dear Editor: I’m tired of politicians who campaign but don’t fight. With my own eyes, I’ve seen how Ky Fireside is different. Ky, running for Oregon House District 7, has shown what real public service looks like. They show up, do the work, and stand…
Buch’s patterns aren’t a public service
Dear Editor: This in response to a letter calling some of the commissioners, one issue candidates. My response is the true one-trick pony in the Lane County commissioner race is incumbent Heather Buch. Her single, well-practiced trick is collecting more taxes and fees to pay…
Will family forests thrive, be sustainable?
By Gordon Culbertson Driving the backroads of Oregon, one notices the presence of small woodland owners. Signs indicating “Family Forest Owner” and the green-and-white diamond-shaped “Tree Farm” logo identify forests as well-managed, with a measure of pride. Family non-industrial forests total over 3.5 million acres,…
Cabaret: Using ‘art as protest’ at Cottage Theatre
COTTAGE GROVE – In a bold artistic endeavor that intertwines entertainment and activism, Cottage Theatre’s production of “Cabaret” captivates audiences with its haunting portrayal of love and defiance amidst the rise of fascism. Set in 1931 in Berlin during a turbulent political era, the play…
VanGordon cares about Springfield; join me in voting for him
Dear Editor, Sean VanGordon cares. He cares about the Springfield area community and the individuals, families, and businesses that make it up. And, because he cares, no matter who you are, he listens. Sean and I served together on the Springfield City Council from 2011.…
Editorial cartoons: Edition of April 9, 2026
Commentary: Clean Lane was known risk, residents stuck paying high costs
By Sid Lelken With Lane County’s ongoing budget challenges, why would increasing our garbage rates become a way to deal with this issue? Last year the Lane County Board of Commissioners, in a 3-2 vote moved forward on a waste processing facility called Clean Lane.…
Buch is clear choice over two ‘single-issue’ opponents in County race
Heather Buch has been a stellar county commissioner for East Lane County, but now she’s being challenged by two extremists. Political consultant Jake Pelroy, who ran David Loveall’s campaign four years ago, has taken some meaty donations from Ed King, the winery king of Lorane…