http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126773589825815300 2010-03-04 12:51:38 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126773589825815300 en-us Last week, the Metro Council wrapped up a three-year task that could have been labeled “Mission Impossible.” With many a twist and turn, the elected regional government led a process that aimed to divine what this region would need in the way of land for housing and businesses for the ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126773583823137700 2010-03-04 12:50:38 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126773583823137700 en-us In the midst of Oregon's March rain it seems almost ironic to suggest we gather as a community to learn more about the topic of water – the essence of all life. But that is exactly what we have the opportunity to do in a few days. The community is invited Saturday evening, March 6, to ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126773572506829600 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126773572506829600 en-us Wal-Mart goes for cheap, even with its labor It looks like we're getting our first taste of WalMart business in action. Local roofers are left jobless while cheaper labor is brought from Idaho. Get used to it ---it's all about WalMart's bottom line and there's much more to look forward ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126712339446575100 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126712339446575100 en-us Don’t give up on marriage when path is blocked I wanted to thank Jeremiah Moore, guest columnist, for his comments about marriage (News-Times, Feb. 10, 2010). Marriage is sacred and worth all the growing pains. After 29 years of marriage, what makes us close are those trials and our ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126712334047634200 2010-02-25 10:42:20 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126712334047634200 en-us This may seem like the absolute worst time for local governments to ask voters to increase taxes. But that’s what officials in Cornelius are doing in next month’s special election – and with good reason. Cornelius residents should seize the chance to get rid of a monthly ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126712325266191000 2010-02-25 10:40:52 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126712325266191000 en-us Have you ever gone online to find the best price on a car, the cheapest place to buy gas, or if people recommend a new restaurant that just opened up? Since many people do this, it has increased accountability in the marketplace because retailers and service providers know the public is looking ...