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Our Opinion: Officials must grab public records reins
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Cleaning up the public records law will be a laborious process. It has taken 45 years for the law to become so completely riddled with exemptions.
My Views: Love Oregon beer? Then protect watershed
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Oregon Wildlands Act will ensure some of the state's treasured public lands and rivers continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities and…
Letters: Halt attacks on asylum seekers
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also urge support for the Dialysis Patient Demonstration Act (HR 4143) sponsored by 197 members of Congress, including Oregon U.S. House…
Clackamas County's free clinic needs your help
Clackamas Review - Opinion
Executive Director Martha Spiers asks for community support for Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine Founders Clinic, currently based in Oregon City
My View: Taking post-election pulse of Oregonians
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Nationally, Oregonians are not optimistic that Congress and the president will be able to make significant progress on the key issues facing the…
My View: Promote housing diversity in Laurelhurst
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The historic district nomination lists Laurelhurst's historic features as including its park, street layout, entry markers, street trees and light…
Letters: Ammonia transport imperils public safety
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think cut carbon emissions should be cut by federal law to prevent extreme fires.
My View: Protect our planet
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Oregon Legislature has a historic opportunity in 2019. The Clean Energy Jobs bill is the result of years of work finding the right fit for Oregon…
Letters: Consider banning headers in soccer
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also believe Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith should have resigned when she ran for the Portland City Council and crisis…
Our Opinion: Tough call crucial for easing PERS debt
Portland Tribune - Opinion
When people wonder how Oregon wound up with such a short school year, bulging classrooms and disappointing student performance, the Public Employee…
My View: Learn what's fact, fiction on infill project
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The American dream is different for everyone. Just because one person's ideal living environment is a single-family house on a landscaped lot and…
Letters: Know the truth about historic district rules
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also say police have killed more unarmed blacks in Portland than racists and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee must help stop methanol plant
My View: Oregonians give schools mixed grades
Portland Tribune - Opinion
According to Oregonians, we need to do a better job of attracting talented teachers and compensating them in a way that will keep them on the job.…
Letters: Ease restrictions on anti-anxiety meds
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think Portland hasn't evolved for the better and alestinian-run states not so democratic.
Our Opinion: Mayor needs to get protest policy support
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Wheeler's job will get tougher in January, when Dan Saltzman, his only council ally on the failed ordinance, retires. His replacement, Jo Ann…
Our Opinion: Vial's ouster has impact on all of Oregon
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Decades ago, Oregon was famous for pragmatic, consensus-building Republicans like Mark O. Hatfield and Tom McCall, and legislators like Tony Van…
My View: Get your facts straight on PERS
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We all benefit from multiple forms of public service. Supporting a public pension plan, as part of compensation for firefighters, police, teachers,…
Letters: Schrader, protect students with gun laws
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Also, advice on the HPV vaccine, which the Food and Drug Administration now approves for men and women ages 27 to 45.
My View: Thanksgiving has a number of curiosities
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Aziz Inan is a professor and chair of the electrical engineering program teaching in the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering at University of…
My View: Laurelhurst is welcoming, not racist
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Historic district status will increase the neighborhood's ability to contribute to diversity and more affordable housing.
My View: Many thanks for all Stan Lee taught me
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I grew up with the Vietnam War and Watergate. Is it any wonder I took solace in the adventures of Captain America?
Letters: Setting record straight on electric bus strategy,…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also weigh in on the Residential Infill Project, the need for gun safety legislation,
Our Opinion: Betsy Johnson will center Legislature
Portland Tribune - Opinion
With one party wielding a lot of power, Oregon taxpayers need someone who can say 'no' to some spending proposals.
My View: Journalists also died with congressman in…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Kevin Harden is the digital editor for the Pamplin Media Group and author of the daily Good Morning Rose City column.
My View: Infill could promote more diversity
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Single parents, empty nesters, young couples starting out, and, well, grannies and gramps, who want or need to live close to family caregivers -…
Letters: RIP won't address segregation
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think Democrats in just five Oregon counties are controlling the direction of the entire state.
My View: Numbers tell story of Marvel's Stan Lee
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Aziz Inan is a professor and chairman of the electrical engineering program teaching in the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering at University of…
My View: Plan to replace diesel buses merits praise
Portland Tribune - Opinion
As Oregon's electricity grid eliminates coal generation and becomes powered mostly by carbon-free energy in the coming years, the climate benefits of…
Letters: Assign task force to tackle protest violence
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also want commuters to be smarter drivers on Southeast Tacoma Street in Sellwood.
My View: TriMet on costly road with electric buses
Portland Tribune - Opinion
TriMet already has been awarded 10 battery electric buses through grants from the federal government. A more prudent option going forward would be to…
My View: Historic district retains segregation
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I call upon my friends and neighbors in Laurelhurst to recognize that you have been the beneficiaries of an unjust housing system for far too long.
Our Opinion: It's finally over. What did we learn?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Democrats will start 2019 with their much-coveted supermajorities in the state House and Senate, meaning they can raise taxes and fees without any…
My View: Church should preserve Skate World
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Simply put, Skate World provides an outstanding community service. We need it, and Gresham is better for it.
Letters: One street enough for bicyclists
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also believe that property tax limits are good and voters should make choices for the common good.
My View: Measure 106 is an affront to Oregon values of…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Authors Mariotta Gary-Smith is a board leader, and Amy Herzfeld-Copple is deputy director of programs for Portland's Western States Center.
My View: Protect reproductive rights: No on M106
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We all know that in this election the stakes are high for women, immigrants and people of color, and it is more important than ever to stand up for…
My View: Give to the arts by year-end
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregonians may get a 2017 tax credit for giving to the Oregon Cultural Trust and qualifying arts organizations by Dec. 31.
Letters: Best way to avoid military jet roar? Move
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also say Brown has proven she isn't a leader, two interstate bridge projects should be combined, and Hardesty is the choice for Portland.
My View: This adds up: Halloween is really scary!
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Aziz Inan is a professor and chair of electrical engineering program at University of Portland and he can be reached at [email protected]
Advocate for domestic violence survivors, women
Clackamas Review - Opinion
Andrea Paluso is director of The Mother PAC and Jennifer Wright is a Hood River mom
Our View: Get Out the Vote - for whom?
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Public employees may have a keen interest in candidates and measures on the ballot. If so, they should get involved, but do so on their own time.
Letters: Homelessness is a profitable business
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Plus, our readers want to get rid of the leaf blowers and have Medicare for all.
Pamplin Media launches Give Local campaign
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Give Local is Pamplin Media Group's effort to inspire readers to support local nonprofit organizations that are also working to make our communities…
My View: Oregon can't risk a GOP governor
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I ask all Oregonians to join me in rejecting divisiveness and continuing to support the critical work of Gov. Brown.
My View: Real help for the homeless
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Bonds plus public-private partnerships equals help for the homeless by increasing the amount of affordable housing
Letters: Remembering Paul Allen, savoring every day
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also want kids to help with earthquake preparedness and have delinquent taxes collected.
My View: Why environmental groups support the…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Portlanders can prioritize their values of a healthy climate and cleaner air by voting 'yes' on Measure 26-201
Our Opinion: Who we endorsed
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Portland Tribune decision in state, regional and local campaigns, including candidates and ballot measrues.
My Opinion: Oregon students deserve well-paid…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
There is no question that Oregon's economy has the resources for every child in the state to receive an excellent education. We are a state with a…
Letters: RIP will do more housing harm than good
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also believe it is important to vote the entire ballot, including all local races.
My View: Neighborhood infill project should RIP
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Literally hundreds of smaller Portland homes are occupied by renters, who will be forced out as these properties become targets for redevelopment.
My View: Smart planning will protect land we love
Portland Tribune - Opinion
In the face of so many of the environmental, economic and social challenges that we face in contemporary times, land-use planning may not seem…
My View: In hot market, job hunt can still go cold
Portland Tribune - Opinion
To call attention to the employment challenges of people with disabilities, October has been slated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month…
Our Opinion: Buehler brings necessary tension
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We believe Republican Rep. Knute Buehler has the potential to break the one-party inertia in Salem and use the natural tension that would arise from…
My View: Support alternative to political status quo
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I ended my campaign in this race and resigned from the Pacific Green Party to support Independent Party of Oregon candidate for governor Patrick…
MyView: Save democracy; defeat pro-Trump forces
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The fight to stem and reverse the tide of authoritarianism posing as populism begins at home. We need an abundance of progressive victories at the…
ENDORSEMENT: Kirk French has earned re-election to…
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
Kirk French has fostered connections throughout Gresham and he actively works to find solutions to problems facing people in the community. The…
Our Opinion: Hardesty will bring welcome change
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Hardesty's campaign, which has enlisted a broad swath of volunteers operating under the theme of 'One Portland,' shows her potential to bring…
My View: Kavanaugh remorse would go a long way
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Justice Kavanaugh has many seasons ahead of him for self-reflection about his younger self.
My View: Clean Energy Initiative eases housing…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The initiative recognizes that utility bills have a large impact on housing affordability. Utilities frequently overburden families as hidden costs…
My View: Technical training is the key to success
Portland Tribune - Opinion
In my work at PCC, I talk with or meet employers daily, from a variety of high-growth CTE fields - welding, health information management, software…
Letters: Bearing arms led to man's senseless death
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also oppose the current Residential Infill Project recommendations and Measure 103 on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.
ENDORSEMENT: Elect Rep. Jeff Helfrich to his first…
Sandy Post - Opinion
Rep. Jeff Helfrich is a highly qualified candidate who is already hard at work representing the best interests of House District 52.
Our Opinion: Clean energy fund must help neediest
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We endorse Measure 26-201 with an important proviso - that citizens expect and empower their elected leaders on the Portland City Council to fix any…
My View: Housing crunch requires regional solution
Portland Tribune - Opinion
With housing prices continuing to rise, we are at risk of losing what makes our cities strong. Nurses, first responders, teachers, office workers,…
Letters: Airbnb helps homeowners stay solvent
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think that anyone disturbed by living near an airport can always move.
My View: Judge Kavanaugh could learn from…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The embattled Supreme Court nominee still has time show some self-reflective remorse about his younger self and preserve a bit of his reputation.
My View: Why we should ban gas leaf blowers
Portland Tribune - Opinion
A growing number of landscape companies across the country are now recognizing that electric is the way to go and are moving in that direction with…
Letters: Show support for Oregon immigrants
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also disagree about Measure 105, believe the initiaitve system is being abused, call for Wapato to be opened to help the homeless, and…
Our Opinion: Affordable housing bond needs work
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We agree that lack of available affordable housing is a regional issue, but we're not convinced that turning Metro into a regional affordable housing…
My View: Let's hear from the youths at debate
Portland Tribune - Opinion
KOIN 6 News is televising the first debate between the candidates for Oregon governor at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2.
Our Opinion: Learn is best choice for county auditor
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Auditors must follow the facts, even when those facts challenge assumptions. Scott Learn already has demonstrated an ability to do just that, both as…
My View: Infill plan could make homes more…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
There's a fundamental mismatch between the kinds of housing American cities are zoned to produce, and what most Portlanders can afford and what…
My View: Residential Infill Project is unneeded
Portland Tribune - Opinion
We need a variety of housing types, but folks of all ages overwhelming prefer single-family homes to rent or own. Existing neighborhood zoning with…
MyView: The privilege of the master class
Portland Tribune - Opinion
My experience in Judge Kavanaugh's world, attending the same school as his accuser
Our Opinion: Don't use ballot measures to control…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The Portland Tribune editorial board urges a no vote on measures 103 and 104 at the Nov. 6 general election.
Politically correct culture at Grant High
Portland Tribune - Opinion
School culture focused on homogeneous mindset, away from critical thinking
No on 105: Let kids know Oregon cares
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Passage of Measure 105, which would reverse Oregon's sanctuary state status, sends a chilling message to children who fear that their parents could…
Letters: As seasons change, homeless woes linger
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Plus, our readers also favor a sales tax to help raise revenue and say more research is needed on central pain syndrome
My View: The price of Oregon's failed cougar…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Recent death shows what happens when experts are sidelined and replaced with ballot initiatives.
Moving in the Wrong Direction
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Why should ODOT be regulating prices charged by Oregon's home-moving industry?
ENDORSEMENT: Continue Gresham's progress by…
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
With the re-election of Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis, Gresham voters can maintain the forward momentum that is leading their community to new heights.
My View: Measure 105 would restore respect for law
Portland Tribune - Opinion
The sanctuary statute undermines respect for law in significant ways. It tells illegal immigrants that Oregon considers immigration-law violations so…
My View: State sanctuary law strikes the right…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
While there are certainly ways the current law could be improved or clarified, and there appears to be some misunderstanding regarding how this law…
Letters: Don't close MAX stops
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Plus, our readers think the mental health system was worse before Unity opened and recent TriMet service improvements are not enough.
Our Opinion: Don't repeal 'sanctuary' law that works
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregon's law has worked well for three decades. In the current political climate, it has gotten swept up into a debate about how local police should…
My View: Don't use park land for OHSU transit link
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Metro and TriMet intend to acquire land in the Terwilliger Parkway from Portland Parks and Recreation and split the parkway by cutting down trees and…
Letters: Nike's Kaepernick ad sacrifices everything
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think Portlanders would have saved the police horse partol if they knew the City Council was going to cut its budget.
'We must be fierce in the fight' against Kavanaugh
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has known extremist views; we need a nominee who believes in the 'We the People' vision of our constitution.
PERS Pac-Man eats teacher salaries
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Legislature should move all public employees, including teachers, to 401(k)-style defined-contribution retirement plans
My View: To our daughter, on her first day of…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
You are American-born and all career paths are open to you. If you don't see the job you want, create one. Anyone would be lucky to work alongside a…
My View: Pass Clean Energy Jobs bill for kids' sake
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Under Clean Energy Jobs, major polluters would pay for every ton of climate pollution they emit. So it's not a cap for small businesses like mine.
Letters: More I-5 lanes needed before new bridge
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think clean energy measure will make city more affordable, truckers should rest during rush hour, and new schools not enough.
My View: Toxin-free air is issue for all Oregonians
Portland Tribune - Opinion
I live in Lake Oswego, but Oregon is one state, not two. We in the Portland area should be just as concerned about toxic emissions released in rural…
Letters: Girl Scouts promotes STEM leadership
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Our readers also think we need to revamp the property tax system, which is limited by previously-approved ballot measures.
Move forward with independent assessment in Corbett…
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
The Corbett School Board should strive to regain community trust by funding an impartial assessment of the district's structure, resources and…
My View: Bond projects require guess work
Portland Tribune - Opinion
No one purposely engages in 'magical thinking,' but because public dollars are so scarce for planning, project scopes and budgets are put together…
My View: Plant trees to create cooler city
Portland Tribune - Opinion
With every new building, sidewalk space has been crowded with underground transformers and other utility vaults, mandated setbacks from streetlights,…
Letters: PIR event pushed fans to back seat
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Readers also think Oregon should lead on climate change, the Portland Tribune is hypocritcal and Jo Ann Hardesty should be eleted to the City Council.
Our Opinion: Police need rules for handling protests
Portland Tribune - Opinion
There is no contradiction in thinking that protestors had a legitimate point to make, while also acknowledging that some of the demonstrators'…
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