Opinion
Opinion: Time to rein in pharmacy benefit managers
If Mental Health Awareness Month is to truly honor the people it represents, then the federal government must…
Opinion
Evanson: The Trail Blazers are for sale and that should be exciting for fans who haven’t had much to be excited about
It’s been a week since it was announced that the sale of the Trail Blazers was officially underway.…
Opinion
Opinion: The high cost of doing nothing, or why Oregon must fund wildlife crossings
The 2025 Transportation Reinvestment Package (TRIP), which is under consideration by the Legislature as we write this, offers…
Opinion
Opinion: Oregon bill opens discussion about paying for journalism
No easy or obvious solution will resolve one of the top and less-acknowledged crises in America, the collapse…
Columnists
Opinion: We’re rural Oregon doctors. Medicaid cuts will disproportionately hurt rural Oregonians
Any reduction in federal support for critical health care access, benefits or the health care workforce in Oregon,…
Opinion
Opinion: Fellow Oregonians, time we had a serious talk about the kicker
Two local columnists are calling for Oregon to reform the kicker and to stop purging money from its…
Opinion
Opinion: Unlikely allies agree, stop homelessness before it starts
Two local columnists: The cheapest and best way to end homelessness is to stop families from becoming homeless…
Columnists
Commentary: More Oregonians are working multiple jobs, showing need for a stronger tax credit for workers
One of the best investments the Oregon legislature can make this session is to renew and expand the…
Opinion
Opinion: State transportation package paves way for Portland
A local columnist writes: Elected leaders in Salem are considering legislation to meaningfully address (transportation) issues. The Oregon…
Opinion
Opinion: Protesting the administration isn’t easy but it’s necessary
Column writer: 'When I joined the protestors across the street from the Portland courthouse on President’s Day, I…