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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…

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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…

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AMONG THE LIBRARY SHELVES: Too busy to read? Nonsense!

Recently at the information desk I spoke with a library patron who loves to read but sometimes has…

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RURAL REFLECTIONS: One voice

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

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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…

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RURAL REFLECTIONS: Don’t shoot

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

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…

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Opinion: A half bet at the Keno Dam

Last August, Northwest salmon caught a break when four dams on the Klamath River, which flows from mountain…

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RURAL REFLECTIONS: Chaotic garden of color and life

I held you in my hand. Tossed and turned, smooshed and smooshed again, the fragrance’s healing powers eased…

Opinion

Opinion: We must save Job Corps

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and…