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Opinion: Oregon’s Business Exodus Was Inevitable After Years of Policy Failure

Over the past decade, Oregon has earned a reputation—one not built on innovation or resilience, but on slow decline. What began as subtle warning signs has become a full-blown unraveling of the state’s economic foundation. From Portland’s empty storefronts to shuttered mills in rural counties, the...

TikTok Erupts After Southern Woman Moves to Astoria and Calls It a Sundown Town

A TikTok video recently went viral after a woman claimed she was shocked to discover she lives in a “sundown town”—specifically, Astoria, Oregon. Her emotional monologue quickly gained attention across social media, sparking a wider conversation about racism, Oregon’s history, and whether labels...

Oregon Considers Hotels and Businesses in State Parks as Budget Shortfall Looms

Oregon’s state parks are some of our greatest treasures – wild, beautiful, and (at least for now) free from the kind of tacky commercialization you see elsewhere. But if state officials get their way, those days might be numbered. As first reported by OPB, Oregon State Parks is facing a 14% budget...

Gun Control’s Racist Past and Measure 114’s Future: Disarming the People Who Need It Most

Gun control in the United States has never truly been about public safety—it has been about control. Throughout history, firearm restrictions have been disproportionately used to disarm Black Americans, marginalized communities, and anyone deemed a "threat" to the government’s power. One of the...

Oregon’s Burning Question: Why Are We Still Ignoring Indigenous Fire Wisdom?

Recently, I revisited Cougar Hot Springs, a place I hadn't seen since my teenage years. The transformation was startling. Where once lush greenery enveloped the pools, now stood a forest of charred trees, remnants of the devastating Terwilliger Fire of 2018. The serene ambiance had been replaced...
How To Drive in Snow & Ice Safely

How To Drive in Snow & Ice Safely

With heavy snow right now in Oregon (at least heavy for us), I thought it would be a good time to offer some useful tips on how to drive in the snow. Driving in the snow can be challenging, even for many of us who have a lot of experience driving through the white...

Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon

Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon

As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises. But how bad is Lyme disease, and what are your chances of picking...

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