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OPINION: North Plains deserves better — the food bank is fighting for its life

In the heart of North Plains, we’re facing a crisis that no one’s talking about — but it…

Opinion

OPINION: With federal cuts looming, now is the time for leadership

On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the federal budget reconciliation bill — H.R. 1 — into…

Columnists

Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

Columnists

Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: The unwritten loss in the Active Wellness Center closure

While I appreciated Nick LaMora’s recent coverage of the upcoming closure of Providence’s Active Wellness Center at Reed’s…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: One voice

This column is a little different. Well, maybe most of mine are “a little different.” After my column…

Columnists

WRITERS ON THE RANGE: The slippery slope of e-bike access

When I visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently, the shared paths were crowded with electric motorcycles. They say…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Don’t shoot

I had just seen the optometrist. Eyes were doing great. Put anything in front of me and I…

Business

OPINION | Bans on rent-pricing algorithms could backfire, lead to higher prices

The Pacific Northwest boasts natural splendors and world-class companies from Amazon and Microsoft to Nike and Columbia Sportswear.…

Sports

Evanson: The transfer portal is not just an NCAA problem, it’s become a prep one as well

The transfer portal is open. No, not the NCAA’s official window for student-athletes to relocate to a more…