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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: We must save Job Corps

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

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Moving forward backward

Did you ever walk backwards out of a room when you happened upon an uncomfortable situation? I know…

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Evanson: Oregon House Bill 3694 is just a symptom of a much bigger NCAA problem

House Bill 3694 is back in the news. But while the state has again approved the newly amended…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Noncents

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

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…