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Housing crisis a multi-faceted issue

It’s a crisis in our community which, on paper, has a very easy solution, yet in practice might be the hardest challenge we have – creating enough affordable housing to meet our needs. Indeed, a perfect storm of factors have…

Rosboro to make major mill upgrades

Rosboro, North America’s largest producer of glue-laminated timber, is investing over $100M in new production infrastructure at its Springfield manufacturing campus, the company announced on Monday. “These investments (will) build on the legacy of success that Rosboro has forged since…

Water safety tips for summer

Two of Oregon’s 34 wild and scenic rivers run right through Springfield, offering numerous water recreation opportunities. The Willamette River, McKenzie River, and their tributaries are enticing in the hot summer months, but these are fast-moving, dynamic waterways that need…