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Guest Column: State Capitol awash in amity and animosity

In the season of peace, in the city of peace, last week the Oregon State Capitol was awash…

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Behind the News: ‘It’s wasting a whole lot of potential’

Arline LaMear has learned the gears of government often turn slowly. The former librarian ran for mayor in…

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Guest Column: Fanning the flames

On Dec. 17, The Astorian ran an editorial that invites readers “to come with us on a virtual…

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Guest Column: How to evaluate your legislator

How good is your legislator? It’s difficult to know. Two key metrics play into that evaluation, and neither…

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Writer’s Notebook: Virus project aims to connect community

This year has been relentless. We’ve seen businesses close. Events canceled. Sports postponed. Lives lost. Dreams deferred. It…

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Guest Column: Lawmakers suspiciously silent on Brown’s budget

Now we know why Gov. Kate Brown has been harping on Congress to send billions more in coronavirus-relief…

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Guest Column: Color makes for a vibrant downtown

Astoria’s downtown streetscapes are visibly brighter these days. The bold paint trend seemingly started on 11th Street, where…

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Guest Column: Protect ocean habitats from climate change

The Oregon Coast is iconic for its craggy cliffs and rugged beaches. Oregonians from across the state travel…

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Guest Column: Let’s find reasons to give thanks

This is the year of “for better or worse.” And despite the human ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Behind the News: ‘Diverse representation is crucial’

One of the unfortunate aspects of this year’s elections was the younger political leaders on the North Coast…

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