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Pamplin's Corner: Congrats to the grads!

In the coming weeks, nearly 40,000 students from 471 high schools throughout the state will receive their high school graduation diploma. Read morePamplin's Corner: Congrats to the grads!

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Let's party!

Holidays. We love them. They are days of celebrations and remembrance. Costumes and turkeys. Fireworks and prayers. Read moreRURAL REFLECTIONS: Let's party!

LETTERS: Hillsboro in a rush to seal deal with Hops

The News-Times’ mailbag this week includes thoughts on keeping Oregonians cool and making better deals for Hillsboro. Read moreLETTERS: Hillsboro in a rush to seal deal with Hops

OFFBEAT OREGON: Oregon's infamous 1925 prison break: A tale of betrayal, courage, and tragic consequences

It was a typical balmy August evening at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The bell had rung for supper, so inmates were streaming out of their cells and heading tow… Read moreOFFBEAT OREGON: Oregon's infamous 1925 prison break: A tale of betrayal, courage, and tragic consequences

FROM THE SIDELINES: With assets firmly in hand, it's time for the Blazers to start walking the walk

With the NBA Draft roughly three weeks away and the league’s draft lottery now in the rearview mirror, Portland’s chips are firmly on the table for what will be t… Read moreFROM THE SIDELINES: With assets firmly in hand, it's time for the Blazers to start walking the walk

On Memorial Day, remembering Oregonians who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom

In all, 9,268 Oregon National Guard members deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq between the years 2003 and 2011, many serving multiple year-long tours. Read moreOn Memorial Day, remembering Oregonians who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom

OPINION: Protecting agricultural viability in Washington County

As Oregonians, we are lucky to have agriculture deeply seeded in our economy and cultural heritage. Read moreOPINION: Protecting agricultural viability in Washington County

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Slunking behind a different drummer

Pamela Loxley Drake didn’t really realize until later in life that she could do her own thing.

Pamplin's Corner: Remembering veterans in our communities

Memorial Day. It's a holiday that has been around for more than 150 years to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who have died in the line of duty.

LETTERS: Crack down on pharmacy benefit managers

Congress should curb pharmacy benefit managers

Pamplin Corner: Still your trusted source of local news

Once upon a time, people turned to newspapers for information on upcoming elections and, after election day, the results of those elections.

FROM THE SIDELINES: Michael Block stole the 2023 PGA Championship, and who would've wanted it any other way?

Michael Block has become a household name. And while the 46-year-old California golf club professional is basking in the glory of his 15th-place finish at last weekend’s PGA Championship, I’m just enjoying the gift that only the game of golf …

OPINION: Oregon should invest in higher education, students

We know that earning a college degree allows individuals to not only improve their socioeconomic status and combat generational poverty, but it also helps to diversify the perspectives of those in positions of leadership.

OPINION: Never forget the countless veterans battling addiction

Many veterans struggle with substance use and mental health disorders, often leading to overdose and suicide. On Memorial Day, millions of Americans will take time to honor the memory of those men and women who lost their life while serving i…

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Traveling widens your world

Traveling widens your world. It opens your eyes and, hopefully, your minds.

THINGS TO DO: The wild songs of wildflowers

Wildflower season comes but once per year.

OPINION: Replacing the I-5 Interstate Bridge is not a solution for anything

The Interstate Bridge should be left alone for now and ODOT should be directed to start planning for two new bridges

OPINION: Oregon’s community colleges need critical funding

Community colleges are on the frontlines of training, education and support, creating the pathways of opportunity that will spur economic growth and prosperity for the state and region

Pamplin Corner: Amazing Kids give us hope

In late 2012, we came up with a new idea.

FROM THE SIDELINES: Ja Morant needs the truth, not excuses to get right

Ja Morant is his own worst enemy.

RURAL REFLECTIONS: If you have any questions, ask me

Pamela Loxley Drake reflects on her epic road trip with her sister June.

LETTERS: Lawmakers must listen to citizens on 'Right to Rest'

Readers write in to the News-Times with thoughts on local elections and Oregon legislation.

OPINION: Ensuring access to lifesaving medicines in Oregon

Pharmacist and Pacific University professor emeritus Mike Millard calls on Congress to crack down on pharmacy benefit managers, which drive up medication costs for ordinary Americans.

OPINION: Pharmacy benefit managers put lupus patient health care at risk

Over the past 14 years, the number of Oregon pharmacies has decreased more than 26 percent

FROM THE SIDELINES: Wyndham Clark's win was an honor a decade in the making

Oregon’s Wyndham Clark is a winner on the PGA Tour.

Pamplin’s Corner: If we didn’t cover local school board races, who would?

The post on social media started, “Does anyone know where I can find information about people running for school board?”

OPINION: Old bones can be a small town's movie stars

Adam Larson of Writers on the Range explores how keeping prehistoric bones in small communities can help to put them on the map.

OPINION: Forest Grove has stepped up before, and it can do it again

Eric Canon of Forest Grove was dismayed by many of his neighbors' response to a proposed homeless shelter near where he lives on Elm Street.

Auditor: Fagan’s actions should not reflect on audit or auditors

Oregon’s chief auditor: ‘Secretary Fagan … had no input on the findings, conclusions or recommendations that appear in the final audit report.’

LETTERS: Which candidates deserve a vote this election?

Maguire deserves return to Hillsboro board

From the Sidelines: What's to come of the Pac-12? I'm not sure the conference even knows — or cares

The Pac-12 Conference will gather in Scottsdale, Arizona, this week for their annual spring meetings. Among the agenda items will be bringing back former UCLA Hall of Fame coach John Wooden from the dead, the return of Pete Carroll to USC and…

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Treasuring our planet, and people, on Earth Day

Earth Day. By the time you read this, Earth Day will be a week behind us.

Pamplin's Corner: Supporting education in our communities

One of many ways the Pamplin Media Group helps build stronger communities is through its support of education.

OPINION: A pod village in Forest Grove — if not here, then where?

If you’re wanting to stir up emotions and bring out a mob for a public forum, just utter the words “homeless” and “your neighborhood” in the same breath.

LETTERS: Wildlife needs protection in Hillsboro during groundwork

Can we all agree to stop using this sexist slur?

GUEST COLUMN: How to make the kicker rebate work for all

There's never been a more important time for policymakers and the public to consider the inequities embedded in the kicker

Pamplin's Corner: Introducing YourOregonNews.com

Today, we are introducing our newest website, YourOregonNews.com. Subscribers to this website will now be able to find ALL our news stories (more than 2,500 each month) from our 25 websites in one easy-to-search place.

Oakland’s loss wasn’t Portland’s gain, what’s next?

It sure feels like it’s happening, again.

OPINION: Jury service is more than an obligation — it changes lives

Each week in Washington County, juries make decisions that change lives. They provide justice for victims and families, ensure that businesses honor their obligations, award damages to people injured through the negligence of others, and dete…

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