Columnists

OPINION: A strong workforce is the key to solving Oregon’s mental health and addiction crisis

As one of the leading mental health advocates in Congress, I have spent a lot of time talking…

Guest Opinion

OPINION: When Oregon communities buy in, students show up

We celebrated Attendance Awareness Month this September, and I want to extend my gratitude to every person, organization,…

Aerospace Engineering

COMMENTARY: A virtual birthday gift for NASA astronaut Sunita Lyn Williams

Sunita Lyn Williams (nickname Suni) is an American NASA astronaut who is currently stranded on the International Space…

Opinion

Survey: Where’s the best place to grab a pizza?

Get the latest news on your favorite topics straight from our journalists on the ground in cities all…

Guest Opinion

OPINION: Celebrating ‘banned books’ as censorship looms near and far

Portland and Multnomah County are known for their love and support of books, reading and libraries. That culture…

Basketball

Evanson: Welcome to the WNBA era in Portland, one built on a foundation of hope

It’s been 22 years since Portland last had a WNBA team, so what’s another two? The WNBA announced…

Guest Opinion

OPINION: Measure 118 threatens a seismic change to Oregon’s tax system

Measure 118 is being described as a “rebate to Oregonians.” A rebate is something you get when you…

Columnists

5 takeaways: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, why you should care

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, Sept. 18. It…

Food

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Kids with full bellies do better at school I’m writing as a parent at Alameda Elementary, president of…

Hydrography

LETTER: Ranked choice voting would give young Oregonians a reason to engage in democracy

I wish election season were hopeful. I wish I could get my friends excited to vote for candidates…