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Behind the News: ‘It’s really important to ask a lot of questions’

Andrea Mazzarella has a unique window into the cost-of-living pressures on the North Coast. The Astoria High School…

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Writer’s Notebook: It’s spidertime on Washington’s coast

“Spidertime” would be a good name for fall on the Washington state coast — they are everywhere, scurrying…

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Guest Column: A new face in one of Oregon’s most important jobs

Carl Riccadonna is moving across the country for arguably the most controversial job — and one of the…

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Guest Column: Memories of a high school teacher still inspire me

To this day, she’s the only person I’ve ever permitted to call me “Andy.” I’ve always insisted on…

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Guest Column: Home care workers a crucial part of workforce

When an industry sees three-quarters of its workers leave their employers in a single year, something is seriously…

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Guest Column: Don’t put raw milk regulations out to pasture

I farm, homeschool, garden, bake bread, raise chickens and make my own yogurt. It seems I’m following the…

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Guest Column: Investing in America

President Joe Biden’s strategy to build the American economy from the middle out and bottom up has already…

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Guest Column: Has Mannix mellowed?

Do not mistake state Rep. Kevin Mannix’s town hall last week for a campaign function. The Salem Republican…

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Guest Column: Congress should intervene with Bonneville Power Administration

While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Northwest could face a 30% increase in…

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Guest Column: Sitting down with House Speaker Fahey

Geography and terrain launched Julie Fahey’s journey into Oregon politics. “Mountain climbing is not a great hobby to…

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