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Our view: 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 fo… Read moreOur view: Oregon’s community colleges need critical funding

May 31 letters to the editor

Readers weigh in on important issues of the day and more Read moreMay 31 letters to the editor

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. Read morePamplin's Corner: Remembering veterans in our communities

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

Legislator's Letter: An update from Rep. Tracy Cramer

Agricultural-worker safety, advocating for students are among Cramer's topics this month. Read moreLegislator's Letter: An update from Rep. Tracy Cramer

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.

Our view: I-5 crash victims 'worked tirelessly, day in and day out'

PODER supports families of farmworkers killed in I-5 tragedy on May 18

Caught Ovgard: Cichlids … in Idaho?

BOISE—Steam danced off the surface of the crystalline creek in wayward tendrils, quickly surrendering its thermal energy to the frigid air that was well below freezing. Though the flow was slow, this movement paired with the ambient heat to k…

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.

Walkout is bad for the environment

Willamette University professor discusses senate bill that would affect Brooks incinerator

Initiative Petition 14 would level the playing field

Pair of former legislators endorse creation of independent redistricting commission

May 17 letters to the editor

The Newberg Graphic's readers weigh in on important issues of the day and more

Pamplin Corner: Amazing Kids give us hope

Annual Amazing Kids section highlighted in today's edition

May 10 letters to the editor

Newberg Graphic and Woodburn Independent readers weigh in on important issues of the day

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?”

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

Responsible journalism helps create stronger communities

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.’

My opinion: Incumbents, other conservative candidates best fit for school board

First-term mayor writes that school district is running smoothly thanks to board and superintendent

Setting a course for the future with meaningful investments

When I was sworn in more than 100 days ago, I made it clear to Oregonians that I would wake up every day with a mission to deliver results for them. The issues I am prioritizing are of shared concern across the state and across party lines. A…

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

April 26 letters to the editor

Newberg and Woodburn readers weigh in on important issues of the day

Some people just like to get things done

Author finds a message from the 1890s he wrote about is magnified in small towns

Ways for parents to show ongoing teacher appreciation

Annual event reminds us to show teachers appreciation throughout the school year

Protect patient access to cancer care from becoming a CAT casualty

A cancer diagnosis is life changing. As a community oncologist, I’ve dedicated my life’s work to lessen the burden of this disease. For over 20 years, I’ve worked alongside multi-specialty oncologists at an independent, physician-owned oncolo…

Pamplin's Corner: Introducing YourOregonNews.com

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

April 19 letters to the editor

The Newberg Graphic and Woodburn Independent's readers weigh in on important issues of the day and more

Dangerous times for Oregon's rural landowners

Rural property owners and Oregonians should be collectively worried about the trend and recent developments regarding land use laws across the state.

My view: Congress must help workers to organize

The PRO Act would make it easier for American workers to bargain collectively

Legislator's letter: An update from state Rep. Tracy Cramer

Legislator expounds on her views of schools, homelessness and myriad controversial legislation

Pamplin's Corner: Wonder why your taxes just increased?

Legal notices published by newspapers may be less compelling reading, but they often contain serious information. Want to know if your neighbor’s house is in foreclosure? Is a public hearing being held about a zone change near you? Or how the…

A word to the wise on homeowner associations

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April 12 letters to the editor

Readers of the Newberg Graphic and Woodburn Independent weigh in on important issues of the day and more

Caught Ovgard: 'Leaps'

Sedona: a high-class destination for those looking to escape the grind without having to escape every creature comfort

Oregon lawmakers should support HB 2767, prioritize investment in recovery high schools

The bill will allow recovery schools to become state-designated educational entities, with access to existing funds in the Statewide Education Initiatives Account

My view: No one wants to collide with a deer

The state's efforts to improve wildlife and traffic safety could create better outcomes for both the wild animals with which we share our world and people who risk high-speed crashes with large animals like deer and elk

Pamplin's Corner: Would you pay $6.69 for a gallon of gas?

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