Opinion

OPINION: Washington County caving to Trump’s DEI demands erodes democracy, local power

In his bestseller “On Tyranny” detailing historical patterns in how democracies have slid into authoritarianism, Timothy Snyder provides…

Opinion

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Chaotic garden of color and life

I held you in my hand. Tossed and turned, smooshed and smooshed again, the fragrance’s healing powers eased…

Columnists

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…

Opinion

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…

Opinion

Readers Respond: Oregon Health Plan changes are ‘inhumane, terrifying, potential disaster’

Your Oregon News asked readers where they stand on proposed changes to the Oregon Health Plan, or Medicaid.…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Pass Senate Bill 125 to protect Oregon’s medical practices

Since its implementation in 2019, the Corporate Activity Tax has squeezed independent health care providers, and Oregon patients…

Opinion

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Moving forward backward

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

News

TVWD TALKS: How you can take control of your water bills this summer

Every September and October, my phone starts ringing with the same concern: “There’s no way we used that…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Democrats: Oppose federal Fix Our Forests Act

The federal Fix Our Forests Act is disastrous. It prioritizes logging over proven community wildfire protections like defensible…

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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…