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Opinion: Does Sen. Merkley running again mean just another preordained race at the top of the ballot?

Next year, the top of Oregon’s general election ballot will be anchored by the contest for U.S. Senate.…

Columnists

Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Will failed transportation package lead to expedited tolling?  

The $14B Oregon Transportation “Reinvestment” Package (TRIP) did not make it out of committee in Salem, so the…

Columnists

Commentary: The road to transportation funding is long

The debate over paying for transportation needs in Oregon may have paused with the end of the legislative…

Business

COLUMN | Portland Architecture: Gladstone Library is a little jewel with a big impact

In a wave of library construction across the metro area, this modest suburban branch draws patrons with flexibility,…

Columnists

Commentary: Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires

Both suppression and risk reduction are necessary   Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year,…

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.…

Editorials

Editorial | David vs. Goliath: Oregon bill offers lifeline for Journalism — and Democracy

This editorial is being jointly-published by more than 50 Oregon newspapers and supported by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers…

Business

Opinion: Oregon should bypass California’s stalled Clean Trucks program and steer its own into the fast lane

California has set ambitious goals for EV truck adoption with its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which imposes steeply…

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Website refresh: What our subscribers should expect for our brand new website design

You may have noticed, our website has a brand new look. Today, the Oregon City News debuts a…