International News Outlet Clarifies Stance on Reporting Racial Identity: Relevance Guides Inclusion
In a significant communication addressing its editorial practices, a letter from the editor, published on June 22, 2025, outlined the…
Category: Editor’s Eye
Opinion: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and the Unfinished Promise of American Equality
In an opinion piece published on June 21, 2025, retired educator Regina Braker from Pendleton, Oregon, offered a poignant reflection…
Portland Mayor Wilson Navigates Budget Battles and Policy Priorities After Council Approves Over $8 Billion Plan
PORTLAND, OR – Following the Portland City Council’s finalization of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year on June…
Oregon Mandates Net-Zero Emissions Goal for $100 Billion State Pension Fund by 2050
PORTLAND, Oregon – Oregon lawmakers have enacted landmark legislation aimed at aligning the state’s massive public pension fund with global…
Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark Housing Density Bill to Boost Supply, Awaits Governor’s Signature
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Legislature has approved a significant measure aimed at addressing the state’s pervasive housing crisis, passing…
Oregon’s Housing Fast-Track: Governor Kotek Signs HB 3002 Amidst Heated Debate
Oregon Governor Enacts Sweeping Housing Bill, Sparks Widespread Editorial Debate Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek on Friday signed House…
Oregon Greenlights $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul for Roads, Bridges, and Transit
Legislative Milestone The Oregon Legislature has successfully navigated a complex legislative process to approve a landmark investment in the state’s…
Oregon Legislature Approves Sweeping Housing Density Bill Amid Fierce Debate, Sends to Governor Kotek
Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark Housing Density Bill Amid Intense Debate The Oregon Legislature has successfully passed Senate Bill 1001, a…
New Additive Propels Perovskite Solar Cells to Record 26%+ Efficiency, Accelerating Renewables
An international consortium of scientists has announced a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology, achieving a new world-record efficiency for…
Oregon’s Affordable Housing Permit Fast-Track Pilot Shows Mixed Results Amid Systemic Hurdles
Portland, Oregon — A key initiative designed to accelerate the approval of affordable housing projects in Oregon has yielded varied…