Springfield (Oregon)

Soldier's dad: 'I want her safe, but I wouldn't want her anyplace else'

As President Obama nears a decision on troop levels in Afghanistan, two families in Eugene and Springfield shared their stories. One hopes for a loved one's safe return soon; the other worries about a pending deployment overseas.

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'It's a one-stop shop for identity theft'

Tracking down a long-lost relative used to mean logging hours digging through marriage license and property records at your local courthouse. New Web sites claim to do this for you in seconds for only a few dollars. Is it a...

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His Achille's meal? 'Probably the fries'

Could you eat a 6 pound burger and 5 pounds of fries in an hour? Tyler Rhodes, 24, is the first person so far to attempt the Giant Burger Challenge: Finish the burger and fries -- and get the nearly $40 burger for free.

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DA wants to try teen shooting suspect as adult

Story Published: Nov 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM PST SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- The 15-year-old boy charged with shooting another teen in the face could be tried as an adult and face a mandatory minium sentence of almost 6 years in prison....

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Neighbors, boss shocked by sex abuse allegations

Oregon State police investigators believe Joshua Friar identified vulnerable boys he met while working at Jasper Mountain, a facility for children with emotional problems, then requested to foster them. At least two, possibly...

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Springfield teen recovers after being shot in face

Story Published: Nov 15, 2009 at 5:50 PM PST SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Springfield police say a 15-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot in the face by another 15-year-old boy Sunday morning. The shooting happened on Kenray...

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Timber Products mill meets California formaldehyde standard

Mississippi facility complies with Phase 2 emission limits Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today, November 11, 2009 SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Timber Products Co.'s hardwood plywood mill in Corinth, Miss., has been certified to meet the...

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COLD CASE: Have you seen this suspect?

Eduardo Carillo-Diaz was gunned down in front of an apartment complex in 2004. Police think Arnulfo Beltran Barboza is the killer -- but he hasn't been seen in Springfield seen fleeing the crime scene the night of the murder.

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Residents 'very proud of the Thurston area'

Story Published: Nov 11, 2009 at 6:02 PM PST SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The Thurston neighborhood of east Springfield is home to a thriving commercial area and at least six parks, but it almost didn't become a part of Springfield....

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From starting a sex club to serving jail time

The man who sought to open a swingers sex club on Main Street in Springfield, Ore., is serving a sentence at the Lane County jail for methamphetamine possession. Bart Golden was sentenced on the charge Oct. 15.

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