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

RURAL REFLECTIONS: ‘Bee’ that as it may

The tree hummed. I stood beneath it while Remy looked for his favorite bathroom spot. Sometimes that takes…

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…

Opinion

OPINION: Continue to rebuild Newberg school community; election Nichols, Jones, Byerley

In May, the citizens of Newberg and Dundee will have the opportunity to vote for three open school…

Opinion

OPINION: Support Byerley, Jones, Nichols in Newberg school board election

I am writing a letter of support for three candidates for the Newberg School District Board of Directors —…

Sports

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…

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…