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Commentary: What people and computers say about the Northwest power supply
When you use an artificial intelligence system like ChatGPT, what it gives you depends on the prompt you…
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Commentary: What Alaska can teach us when it comes to dealing with data centers
Oregonians want a word with their leaders about data centers. That reminds me of what another state’s residents…
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Commentary: Skirmish on banks of the Willamette reminds us Oregon cities face challenging fiscal future
Oregon’s state government claims most revenues from economic growth, leaving localities to cope with civic needs of growing…
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Commentary: Oregon small businesses deserve a break from steep credit card fees
A recent survey from Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council found that most Oregonians believe high costs, taxes and…
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Commentary: A little less Idaho in Oregon
What does Idaho Power’s planned exit from Eastern Oregon say about the ‘Greater Idaho’ movement? Enthusiasts of the…
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Commentary: Oregon’s 2026 race for governor: The facts on the ground
The 2026 election could come down to two factors: Incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek’s record and Donald Trump, columnist…
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Commentary: Will data centers be Oregon’s big political issue this fall?
Oregonians have strong feelings about data centers, making for a fall campaign issue ready for enterprising candidates to…
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Commentary: Ranked choice voting makes sense for Oregon
Voters two years ago rejected a pitch to switch statewide and federal elections to ranked choice ballots, but…
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Commentary: Are we letting Oregon’s initiative process become a playground for political weirdness?
When Initiative Petition 28 failed to qualify for Oregon’s November ballot last week, my first reaction was relief.…
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Commentary: What are the Trail Blazers worth to Portland and Oregon?
It’s time to put a dollar figure on it, columnist Randy Stapilus writes If Portland offered the Trail…