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Guest Column: Legislature had a different tone this session

Here are three takeaways from the 32-day session of the Legislature that adjourned March 4. Tone was different…

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Guest Column: A regressive step for a progressive community

Prior to 2019, for 25 years, Oregon prohibited the construction of essential facilities such as police and fire…

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Guest Column: Bill could prevent violence in emergency departments

Among the many ripple effects of the pandemic, in the last two years health care workers have reported…

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Guest Column: Legislature honors Courtney’s longevity

If ever there was an issue that is neither Democrat nor Republican, urban nor rural, it is the…

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Writer’s Notebook: Inspiring each other

Oregonians are tired. Beat down. Ready for a break. Over the past two years, workers have been asked…

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Guest Column: State Senate Democrats draw line on masks

When I was a kid, there was a short-lived TV program called “Slattery’s People.” The plot centered around…

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Behind the News: ‘Everybody wants somewhere to live’

When Astoria revealed a potential workforce housing project at Heritage Square in January, one component stood out. Edlen…

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Guest Column: Opportunities at Tongue Point

As Astoria and Clatsop County continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to make sure that…

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Guest Column: The true value of the state’s timber harvests

For 80 years, Clatsop State Forest has supported sustainable timber harvests while also providing recreational opportunities and habitat…

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Writer’s Notebook: The journalist-politician has worked well for Oregon

It is unfortunate that Nicholas Kristof won’t be on the Oregon Democratic primary ballot for governor. Kristof and…

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