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…

Opinion

Evanson: I might be dreaming, but I think it’s time to bring Damian Lillard home

Now what? That’s what Damian Lillard must be thinking after tearing his achilles tendon in Game 4 of…

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

Publisher’s notebook: Tribune gets a new-look website

Our website is getting a new look. Starting the last week in April, the Portland Tribune website debuted…

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…

Columnists

Autonomous in Oregon: A new spin on rural-urban divide

The idea of Greater Idaho — splitting off most of eastern Oregon to join with the state of…

High School

Evanson: Football is no longer just for the boys, and Oregon girls are making that loud and clear

Dresses and heels? Sure, at times, but girls are about far more than that in 2025, and what…