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Column: Report warns outages loom for power grid without policy shift

A new report from the agency charged with overseeing America’s energy system warns that soaring electricity demand is…

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Column: The spirit of Christmas is in giving

Traditionally, Christmas is a time of year when we trade gifts and when children are waiting for Santa…

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Vertrees: Real estate and lifetime warranties

We had an interesting customer service experience recently that reflected personal concerns. It impressed us that similar issues…

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Capital Chatter: A fiery day in Salem as special session opens and ends

This year’s wildland fire season was so bad that Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the Oregon Legislature into special…

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Column: The triumphant return of the Fighting Beige

The general public, and even the enlisted public, has not heard from Upper Metolius State Teachers College since…

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Commentary: Will Chavez-DeRemer respect state labor reforms?

Federalism is back. However, with the recent nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary, Congress must stay…

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Trainor: A month of fatherhood and family

A month ago, I became a dad. For me, its a new label. But to Iris, our little…

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Commentary: When sitting around becomes a health crisis

Sitting: It may not sound high risk, but in copious amounts, it is. The consequences are far-reaching —…

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Commentary: Modernizing Oregon power grid key to carbon-free future

Oregon is taking significant steps to accelerate the energy transition, including committing to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040…

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Commentary: Oregon lawmakers have opportunity to get ahead of potential bird flu crisis

Oregon has the unlucky distinction of becoming the first state in the country with a confirmed case of…

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