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Gardening corner: The perfect gift for those who grow

A gardener’s Christmas gift list may not be filled with sparkly items of diamonds and gold of which…

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Point: Time to rethink 40-hour workweek

Technology is making the 40-hour workweek an outmoded tradition. Historically, the workweek concept was based on the cycle…

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Counterpoint: Four-day workweek is a win-win

The four-day workweek has gained increasing traction over the past decade due to technological advancements, improved productivity and…

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Offbeat Oregon: Iconic foods invented in Oregon include Maraschino cherries

Editor’s note: This is the first of a multi-part installment on iconic foods with roots in Oregon. The…

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Column: Correcting the record on the value Catholic hospitals deliver

Some members of Congress have recently gone out of their way to misrepresent and undercut the value nonprofit…

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Offbeat Oregon Part 3: Railroad rivals resort to violence

E.H. Harriman of the Union Pacific and James J. Hill had been business rivals for decades, but in…

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Column: California’s recent train rule is another example of bad policy

There’s a pretty good rule in life regarding politics: Don’t be like California. This might seem flippant, but…

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Column: Enjoying a feast of knowledge with an extraordinary writer

Last week, British bestselling author Simon Winchester wondered aloud whether we have too much information — so much…

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Offbeat Oregon Part 2: The race to build a railroad along the Deschutes

Editor’s note: This is the second of a multi-part installment on the race to build rail lines along…

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Column: Biggest threat to Americans’ health is food, but it’s also the cure

Over the last 50 years, food has become more accessible than ever. Yet, Americans are experiencing the worst…

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