Ottawa News Network

Facing a 25% population surge since 2000, local leaders from across Ottawa County gathered on Oct. 20 to unveil a regional growth coalition aimed at tackling pressing housing, infrastructure, and environmental challenges. ottawanewsnetwork.org/managi…

Great Lakes cruise ship tourism generated a record $310 million in economic impact in 2026, surpassing original forecasts as expanded itineraries and new ports of call drove surging demand across the region. ottawanewsnetwork.org/great-…

Latin American United for Progress, or LAUP, is dedicated to celebrating Latino culture and equipping community members with resources to reach their potential. ottawanewsnetwork.org/fuelin…

Northbound traffic on US-31 was restricted to a single lane Friday afternoon following a roadside incident involving a large vessel and a trailer failure near the Van Wagoner Road exit. ottawanewsnetwork.org/traile…

"I encourage the commissioners to support construction of the solar project, insist that local questions are answered, demand full transparency and ask that the MPSC direct the parties to engage in mutually beneficial negotiations." ottawanewsnetwork.org/peter-…

West Michigan residents looking to hike from Maine to California without leaving Ottawa County have a narrow window before winter buries the geography under snow. ottawanewsnetwork.org/lookin…

Years of volunteer-collected data have led to the installation of a new wildlife crossing designed to protect freshwater turtles from vehicle collisions along a busy stretch of highway in Barry County. ottawanewsnetwork.org/data-d…

An Ottawa County Sheriff's Office K-9 deputy and his canine partner sustained moderate injuries early Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Zeeland Township. ottawanewsnetwork.org/crash-…

Today will be a cool day, with afternoon temperatures mainly in the upper 40s and a north-northwest wind at 10-20 mph. ottawanewsnetwork.org/dry-co…

Democratic leaders in Congress now must decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters. ottawanewsnetwork.org/democr…

Grand Valley State University is bringing together national experts, policymakers and local leaders this week to tackle the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. ottawanewsnetwork.org/gvsu-s…

In a stunning upset with massive implications for the balance of power in Washington, Democrat Sean McCann, a Kalamazoo state senator, has declared victory over eight-term Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District. ottawanewsnetwork.org/mccann…

Members of Willard G. Leenhouts American Legion Post 6 convened recently for an evening of remembrance and recognition as three local Korean War veterans were officially presented with the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal. ottawanewsnetwork.org/honore…

On any given Wednesday or Friday morning along Hoover Boulevard in Holland, Michigan, the doors on the north side of the building at number 347 swing open to a space designed for nourishment — both physical and emotional. ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa…

Ottawa County also saw an upset with Democrat Joseph McClusky unseating two-term Republican incumbent Nancy DeBoer in Michigan’s 86th State House District. ottawanewsnetwork.org/mcclus…

The progressive wave sweeping the nation reached its crest in Michigan in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 4. ottawanewsnetwork.org/el-say…

As polls close on Election Day 2026, Ottawa County voters have officially cast their ballots across a crowded field of federal, state, and local contests. ottawanewsnetwork.org/vote-2…

The ballot measure to limit corporate political spending in Michigan’s political arena passed by an overwhelming margin on Tuesday and was immediately met with a lawsuit from opponents. ottawanewsnetwork.org/michig…