Opinion
Commentary: Whose responsibility is eastern Oregon flooding?
Possibly no place in Oregon has a more rugged, individualistic, even anti-governmental attitude than Burns, a small city…
Columnists
Project labor agreements a giant “keep out” sign for women and minority-owned contractors
Construction is a tough business and certainly not for the faint of heart. For years it was also…
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Opinion: Oregonians can’t afford the Trump administration’s costly trade wars
Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen economic warning signs flashing red following another round of on-again, off-again…
Columnists
Too much communication: For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better
What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when…
Columnists
Evanson: With Cronin and Billups earning extensions, winning now has to be the only measuring stick
For better or worse, this is what it’s like to be a Blazers fan. We don’t get shiny…
Columnists
PHOTOGRAPHER’S NOTEBOOK: One face in the crowd at Tigard’s ‘Hands Off’ protest
Early Saturday morning, I walked to Universal Plaza in Tigard for the “Hands Off” protest. On my journey,…
Opinion
Opinion: Data center discrimination bill sends wrong economic message for Oregon
In times of economic crisis like we’re hurtling towards, policymakers need to be especially careful to do no…
Columnists
Opinion: Saving journalism and local news means helping democracy, support SB 686
In times like these, when politics are in turmoil and the amount of information is overwhelming, reliable and…
Opinion
Opinion: Oregon Senate bill will protect patients and reduce opioid dependence
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate Oregon, with overdose deaths reaching 1,833 in 2023 alone. That’s 450 more…