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Our Opinion: 'Short session' looms on February calendar
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Beyond the legislation expected to be on the table, Oregon is bracing for another work stoppage in Salem.
Lynde: ODOT preps year-round for winter storms
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The preparations for our winter operations go on year-round. Our crews have their jobs, but winter is never far away.'
Dawson: Rural Oregon subsidizing Teslas for urban elite
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Purchasing an EV ... isn't a viable option for many residents living in rural counties.'
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 22, 2020
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
This week, readers write in about legislative action, a dangerous stretch of highway and more.
Our Opinion: Chief's departure leaves unanswered questions
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Forest Grove city officials are being awfully tight-lipped about something clearly in the public interest.
Stride: Planting riparian zones helps the Tualatin River
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The Tualatin River is only as healthy as the sum of the tributaries that empty into it.'
Witt: A time to honor law enforcement officials
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The death of a law enforcement officer devastates a family in many ways, emotionally and financially.'
Fruits: We need to think big on I-5 bridge project
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'An I-5 replacement that does nothing to improve the flow of goods and people is a waste of money.'
Johnson: County turns its back on sound timber practices
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'If only Washington and Tillamook County commissioners were as steadfast and true to their word as Clatsop County's.'
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 15, 2020
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
This week's letters express worries about 5G and frustration over impeachment.
From the Publisher: Don't worry. We're still here.
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Unfortunately, the days are gone when we could count on our advertising to completely sustain us.'
Bates: Vietnam Vets another year older, still without…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The Vietnam War Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol Grounds is needed sooner rather than later.'
Unander: Tell Wyden to stop holding up copyright protections
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Violators are essentially free to reproduce, publish and profit from works they did not create and have no rights to.'
Frazier: OK boomer, it's time for 'the talk'
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Rather than birds and bees, this generation needs to talk about wills and trustees.'
Review: STAGES' 'Chicago' at Hillsboro Artists' Regional…
Forest Grove News-Times - Features
The show is bringing the heat and runs through Sunday, Jan. 19 at HART Theatre in Hillsboro.
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 8, 2020
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Letter-writers express support for a bill to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Our Opinion: It could happen here
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Oregon experienced devastating forest fires in 2017 and 2018. What is happening in Australia dwarfs them.
Field: 2010s were a decade of perseverence for small…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Our economy and our communities wouldn't be what they are today without the perseverance of entrepreneurs.'
Kullberg: Don't use 'junk' science to guide policy
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Covanta can no longer spin itself as the most climate-friendly alternative we have.'
Our Opinion: Our wishes for 2020
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
We wish for peace, sustainability and the good health of journalism in the New Year.
Kane: Oregon tourism is reaching new heights
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Vacasa ... has noticed an uptick in buyers wanting to purchase vacation homes throughout Oregon.'
Keeling & Nordahl: Spend funds for students wisely
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Adequately staffing Oregon's schools -- in alignment with the statewide Quality Education Model -- matters to all of us.'
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 25, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Our Christmas mailbag includes thoughts on public transit and the Oregon International Air Show.
Our Opinion: How do you measure a year?
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
We consider the impact of 2019 and look ahead to 2020, the start of a new decade.
DeBuse: Strong community journalism starts with a…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Without you, we don't have an audience for our work, or a business model to pay for it.'
Renard: For Oregon Cultural Trust, make it a double
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Participating in the Oregon Cultural Trust tax credit program is the best way to give back...'
Freeman, Main & Pope: Ruling ensures sustained harvest
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'This shift in policy, with the requirement of sustained yield management, will ensure ... access to the O&C lands.'
Inan: A number of reasons to celebrate Gert Boyle
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Thanks for all your contributions to our lives, Gertrude Boyle. I hope you rest in peace.'
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 18, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
A thought-provoking mailbag covers the possible benefits of yoga in schools and rising rural power rates.
Review: Bag&Baggage's latest show, 'The Game's Afoot'
Forest Grove News-Times - Features
Sherlock Holmes brings fun twist and holiday cheer to The Vault in Hillsboro.
Dawson: Transit plans reflect Metro's priorities,…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'They are attempting to force their own transportation agenda on the region.'
Wyden: Artificial intelligence can lead to biased…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Without very careful consideration, the algorithms ... can further perpetuate those very biases.'
Burton: The meat and potatoes of healthy eating
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Healthier people perform better at work and at school, and eating more vegetables is even good for the environment.'
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 11, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
This week, readers share their thoughts about caregiving and medical billing.
Editorial: We need your help to save local…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
We've fared far better than many, but the path toward sustainability means relying more on our readers.
Our Opinion: It's the time of the season for…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Take care when road conditions are poor. Be cautious, be alert and be patient with drivers who want to take it slow.
Strickler: Yes, ODOT will use salt if needed on…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'When using salt, in most cases, we'll mix it with deicer as it's spread on the road.'
Bonamici: Bill would help us care for aging parents
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'We have a moral obligation to care for those who came before us. ... It is now our turn to care for them.'
Kurkowski: This holiday season, break bread, not…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'I fully understand how creating the perfect holiday can take its toll on your budget.'
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 4, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Letter-writers are frustrated by the Jackson School Road project and appreciative of Forest Grove police.
Strickler: Yes, ODOT will use salt if needed on…
Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion
'When using salt, in most cases, we'll mix it with deicer as it's spread on the road.'
Davis: Oregonians are concerned about the same…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The data show that Oregonians, regardless of where they live, are largely concerned about the same issues.'
Field: Small businesses are 'experiential shopping'…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Small Business Saturday ... is set to build on a decade of success and rally even more communities.'
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 27, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Letters this week concern a recall attempt, rising healthcare costs and the internet of things.
Our Opinion: 'Give Local' in Washington County
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
This holiday season, there are some very worthy causes for giving in our local area.
Our Opinion: Don't think of 'the homeless' as…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Some people who are unsheltered have 'issues,' but many are people who caught a bad break.
Kane: As holiday shopping revs up, so do scammers
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The last thing a consumer needs is to be scammed out of their hard-earned money.'
Tyson & Burgwin: This is not the TriMet we signed…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'We began working here because we saw a transit organization offering a career, not just a job.'
Baptista: Trump's attacks on Ambassador Yovanovitch…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'His Tweets, falsely denigrating Ms. Yovanovitch in real time, should be deeply distressing to all Americans.'
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 20, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
This week, readers write in about Jackson School Road widening, safety issues on TV Highway and more.
Buhler: Remembering Pat Yoakum, Forest Grove royalty
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'She will be remembered as an outgoing, caring woman, who made people smile, and who lived every day to the fullest.'
González & Chase: Use construction boom to boost…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'Construction is one of the few industries that can provide a family-sustaining career without a college degree.'
Our Opinion: Cornelius has decision to make, and…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Metro's proposed solid waste transfer station is a way to bring business to town.
Letter: Impeachment a distraction from health policy
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
A reader explains what he thinks Congress ought to be working on instead of investigating the president.
Our Opinion: Honoring those who served our country
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Local veterans have shared a multitude of stories, experiences and emotions. All of them are valid.
Sex is a sensitive subject. All the more reason to…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Teens have sex. Not everyone is straight. Sex is riskier without protection. We have to deal with the facts.
Gallagher: A father he never knew
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'He tells a story that sounds like it could be right out of the novel/miniseries 'Winds of War.''
Burton: Breakfast, the most important meal of the…
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
'The difficulty is in finding ways to eat a healthier breakfast and doing it consistently.'
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 6, 2019
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
Readers have thoughts on Jackson School Road, climate change, a recall effort and more.
Our Opinion: Be a smart and safe driver
Forest Grove News-Times - Opinion
This Halloween, whether you're driving or trick-or-treating, make safety a priority.
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January is National Hot Tea Month!
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Surprise Your Valentine With an E-Bike Date
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The Beehive Buzz
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Have you kept your fitness resolutions?
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Do Your Brakes Need Work?
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Four Steps to Clean Up Your Credit Report, Part One
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