Detroit News

Oregon's throwback to the '60s, Breitenbush Hot Springs , is tucked in 154 acres in the Willamette National Forest about 10 miles upstream from Detroit on the Breitenbush River.

Public safety concerns have prompted forest engineers to issue a temporary closure of Forest Service Road 2207, which accesses several popular recreation sites, and to perform emergency repairs on Road 2209.

Road conditions have improved for many flood-stricken areas, but snow flurries are making travel difficult at higher elevations.

Our unusual winter continues - low rainfall with many dry days. Many days have been cool but ideal for running the river.

Detroit's city council and mayor would cut the electricity to Henry Ford Hospital's intensive care unit if they thought it would balance the budget.