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Guest Column: Love can triumph over trauma

When the bomb exploded beneath the Humvee carrying the Oregon National Guard’s Kenny Leisten Jr., Vince Jacques and…

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Guest Column: Transforming lives and vacant buildings

In every corner of Northwest Oregon, I hear compelling stories about how housing is out of reach and…

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Guest Column: Fire season tests Oregon residents

Amid a historic early fire season in Oregon that is far worse than expected, state Rep. Dacia Grayber,…

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Behind the News: ‘I think that I’m collaborative in my approach’

Andy Davis has carved out space on the policy front while serving on the Astoria City Council. Well-prepared…

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Guest Column: The rare and beloved Courtney

Rare is the politician who is extraordinarily effective, respected by colleagues across the political spectrum, beloved by those…

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Guest Column: Delay tactics threaten projects

I was disappointed by the recent guest column from Watt Childress regarding Cannon Beach’s plan to repurpose its…

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Guest Column: Oregon can make progress on lifting wages

For two years now, Oregon’s wage floor has been stuck in place. It’s run aground at a place…

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Guest Column: Do Oregon Democrats want Biden to stay?

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer last week became the first Democrat in Oregon’s congressional delegation to publicly urge President…

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Guest Column: Stay focused on what matters most

As your state representative, I have always believed that steady, competent local leadership is essential, especially in times…

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Guest Column: The little village that could?

Cannon Beach plays a beloved role in Oregon’s story. On good days, when locals and visitors are grateful,…

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