In jurisdictions where it is legal, the option of ending one’s life through lethal drugs will always be the cheapest option available to any patient with a serious illness. Data compiled by the Oregon health department has shown a steady increase in patients choosing to end their lives via the Oregon Death With Dignity Act due to financial concern about the cost of medical treatment. more

HARRINGTON — The city of Harrington has lots of small recreational areas dubbed parks, but officials said the new children’s playground behind the Parks and Recreation Department’s … more

Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four and advance to face Florida for the NCAA title SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Houston’s suffocating defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the … more

GEORGETOWN - The Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary invites Sussex Countians to join the club in sponsoring a flag for each identified “hero” this Memorial Day and subsequent holidays. The … more

DOVER —Dover High baseball player Carter Bean was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week. The junior outfielder/pitcher sparked the Senators to an 11-7, eight-inning win … more

Downtown Dover saw hundreds of protesters Saturday, mobilized in support of Social Security, Medicaid, veterans, immigrants, reproductive rights and more. more

REHOBOTH BEACH — According to an unofficial count by Indivisible Southern Delaware, more than 1,700 protesters were joined by Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, as well as … more

DOVER — Eight Downstaters are among the 12 inductees making up the 26th class for the Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame. The list includes a pair of former Milford High running … more

DOVER — Delaware Lottery employees may feel like winners just by showing up to work. That would explain why there are hardly any staff changes at its 1575 McKee Road office, virtually … more

Recently, Delaware legislators have been saying things like “We need to hold the power companies accountable to their customers” or “We need to hold hospitals accountable for the cost to their customers and the state” or “We need to hold teachers accountable for these students’ poor performances.” What we really need is to hold the legislature accountable. more

As seasonal officers in Middletown, they may fingerprint suspects or take their booking photos. They could be part of a bike patrol through Silver Lake Park or perhaps traffic controllers during a parade. more

Of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, which ones concern you most? What impacts do you think this will have on Delaware businesses and consumers? When do you think we will experience noticeable changes? more

DoverRec will be hosting its annual egg hunt and crafts event for Dover residents at the Dover Towne Center on April 19. The egg hunt will have two groups; chicken littles, for … more

Richard Bryan was at Roosevelt Inlet to photograph the University of Delaware research vessel returning to port in Lewes.. more

With more than 60% of its program funds and 85% of its staff support coming from federal sources, the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays may be facing hardship. more

A major employer will shutter its facility this summer and lay off 151 employees, Harrington city officials confirmed this week. more