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OPINION: Fourth of July closure of Oswego Lake is about safety, not exclusion

My husband and I are hardworking individuals who retired 10 years ago on Oswego canal, building a home…

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Commentary: The road to transportation funding is long

The debate over paying for transportation needs in Oregon may have paused with the end of the legislative…

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WRITERS ON THE RANGE: The slippery slope of e-bike access

When I visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently, the shared paths were crowded with electric motorcycles. They say…

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OPINION: History Connection says farewell

What a great ten years it’s been writing my History Connection column and working with Lake Oswego Review…

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OPINION: Lake Oswego needs to adopt sustainable landscaping practices

How often have I cranked up my earbuds to try and block the sound of gas-powered landscaping equipment…

Opinion

Opinion: Oregon must pass SB 1196 to save outdoor recreation economy

The recent withdrawal of Special Safehold Risk, a major insurer for ski areas like Mt. Hood Meadows and…

Business

Opinion: Bans on rent-pricing algorithms could backfire, lead to higher prices

The Pacific Northwest boasts natural splendors and world-class companies from Amazon and Microsoft to Nike and Columbia Sportswear.…

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OPINION: Kudos to Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts for persevering through rain

Thank you for keeping this community treasure going through every weather challenge that June can bring

Columnists

Commentary: Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires

Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year, we spend tens of millions (sometimes hundreds of…

Columnists

Opinion: Oregon needs to stop the flow of illegal guns — and we know how to do it

If Oregon wants to make lasting progress in reducing gun violence and the devastating ripple effects, the state…