Letters To Editor

LETTER: Portland’s new council can promote, adopt labor peace among city employees

AFSCME Local 189 has the privilege of representing nearly 1,100 employees at the city of Portland, people who…

Guest Opinion

OPINION: Congress should take action to reduce climbing, hidden health care costs

As a trauma and critical care surgeon, I care for the most seriously ill and injured patients. Though…

Economics

LETTER: DeRemer’s support of fracking project is misguided

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s fanciful and highly controversial argument on behalf of the GTN XPress gas pipeline project was…

Food

LETTER: Hungry kids struggle to achieve academic success

I am a mom of four teenage boys. When Lincoln High started providing free school meals to all,…

Economics

LETTER: Portland must look for root causes behind slow, confusing permit process

When we ring in 2025, our new council will have many complex issues to unravel: homelessness, climate, a…

Guest Opinion

OPINION: There are practical tools and accommodations for disability-inclusive workforce

While Oregon is a progressive state that has pioneered many diversity, equity and inclusivity initiatives, one area in…

Food

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Fix Portland’s confusing permit process When we ring in 2025, our new council will have many complex issues…

Guest Opinion

OPINION: Changes to elections, City Hall, could be great for Portland

Government for and by the people has been more of a goal than a reality for those of…

Baseball

Evanson: Sabrina Ionescu finally got what COVID arguably took from her four years ago — a title

Good for her. This past Sunday, the New York Liberty of the WNBA secured their first championship in…

Columnists

How prepared are Portlanders for ranked choice voting?

Next month, Portland residents will be asked to elect a new mayor and an all-new-look Portland City Council…