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Over the Fence: Flavors of the past

The late 1950s and the early 1960s were times of very limited food innovation. This was most likely…

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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…

Opinion

OPINION: Will failed transportation package lead to expedited tolling?  

The $14B Oregon Transportation “Reinvestment” Package (TRIP) did not make it out of committee in Salem, so the…

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Commentary: The road to transportation funding is long

The debate over paying for transportation needs in Oregon may have paused with the end of the legislative…

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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…

Opinion

Opinion: Oregon must pass SB 1196 to save outdoor recreation economy

The recent withdrawal of Special Safehold Risk, a major insurer for ski areas like Mt. Hood Meadows and…

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.…

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Commentary: Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires

Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year, we spend tens of millions (sometimes hundreds of…

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Opinion: Oregon needs to stop the flow of illegal guns — and we know how to do it

If Oregon wants to make lasting progress in reducing gun violence and the devastating ripple effects, the state…

Business

Opinion: The bottle bill, an Oregon gem

Oregon’s bottle bill, established in 1971 as the first in the U.S and the second worldwide, leads the…