Dear Editor: The time from Thanksgiving through December is particularly meaningful to me, as it provides an opportunity to reflect with family and appreciate the many blessings we enjoy. This season also offers ample opportunities to contribute positively to our community through various local organizations.…

Dear Editor: As Executive Director of Emergence, the treatment provider for SMART Court, I was glad to see the Chronicle highlight the four recent graduates. Their success reflects what happens when accountability and high-quality treatment work hand in hand. We’re grateful for the opportunity to…

Dear Editor: I am dismayed that the City of Springfield spent over $11.2 million on the Mill St improvements. Mill Street definitely needed repairs, but this project cost more than 50% the entire five-year bond measure for street repairs approved in 2024. There are so…

By Becky Hultberg We see it in the headlines: Oregon hospitals are struggling. After years of struggling to make ends meet, they have been forced to make tough choices, including cutting services and laying off staff. The ripple effects of these decisions impact us all,…