Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Noncents

The plug on the bank was removed. Coins were scattered across the floor. Pennies. They were saved so…

Opinion

OPINION: More proactive approach to rental assistance would better serve tenants, landlords

The recent article, “Oregon sees a rise in eviction filings, but rent assistance programs are working,” presents a…

Editorials

Editorial | David vs. Goliath: Oregon bill offers lifeline for Journalism — and Democracy

This editorial is being jointly-published by more than 50 Oregon newspapers and supported by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers…

Columnists

OPINION: Well permitting fees, not taxpayer bailouts, should fund Oregon water resources shortfall

Should permitting agencies receive increased funds? If budget increases are justified, should finances be increased through fees or…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Bridges make traveling, life easier

View from a bridge. “Bridge over troubled water”. Mending bridges. Bridging the gap. From our house on Neff…

Columnists

OPINION: When did the U.S. become a ‘them’?

What is happening to public life in the United States? Why are higher education, libraries, local museums and…

College

Evanson: If you didn’t think Oregon belonged in the Big Ten Conference, this year’s Ducks have proven you wrong

Big bad Big Ten? Not for the Oregon Ducks who managed to win eight conference titles in their…

Business

Opinion: Oregon should bypass California’s stalled Clean Trucks program and steer its own into the fast lane

California has set ambitious goals for EV truck adoption with its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which imposes steeply…

Lifestyle

ON THE REFUGE: June promises open trails, songbirds at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

New guide books beckon the public to experience all the refuge has to offer this summer Even on…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Field of vision

Field of vision. That area that you see when your eyes are looking straight ahead. What is your…