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Book review: Surrounded by Auschwitz’s terror, they somehow found love

“Lovers in Auschwitz” is an incredible true story from a terrible time. The lovers of the title are…

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Commentary: Bentz raises thoughtful concern over monuments

In recent weeks, U.S. Rep Cliff Bentz announced he’s leading a broad group of over two-dozen Republican members…

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Guest Column: A cyclist’s love letter to Skyline Forest

I’ve spent a lot of time in Skyline Forest. I ran the numbers and calculated I spent approximately…

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Guest Column: ‘We are the problem’ and we can escape it

America is suffering its own self-inflicted scaphism torture. The body America is restrained and sandwiched between unyielding aspects…

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Guest Column: Address the dental care inequity by empowering Hispanic communities

As we evaluate the deep inequities in health care access and outcomes, recent data demand greater urgency in…

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Guest column: The CCC’s lessons about wildfire

The western U.S. is going up in smoke. According to one study of Oregon and Washington wildfires, the…

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Editor’s notebook: Wyden talks spying; Israel and Biden’s age

As a Washington, D.C., correspondent, I shared an office with The Seattle Times on the top floor of…

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Guest Column: Mediation is not a bad word in Bend-La Pine negotiations

Across Oregon, large school districts and their employee associations are facing a daunting task: how to balance limited…

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Guest Column: Community effort moves on helping the homeless population

Over the past 10 days, we have seen frigid temperatures, dangerous conditions and many inches of snow. This…

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Guest Column: A ceasefire in Gaza will not produce a lasting peace

Apparently, there are some adults who think that Santa Claus does exist. They want to believe in peace…

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