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Interstate Bridge Project: Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205

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The Week Observed: May 15, 2026

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Are Oregonians getting jobs: the Employment Population Ratio

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The Week Observed: May 8, 2026

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Wrong way: ODOT is driving in the wrong direction for climate

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Oregon economy: Outperforming US, not in a recession, resilient

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Two bad years for two big firms

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Eight reasons the Interstate Bridge project shouldn’t–and can’t legally–move forward

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Biotech: Still clustered after all these years

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The Week Observed: April 24, 2026

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Let’s get real: Oregon’s economy has performed well

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Earth Day in Oregon: Groundhog Day for the Climate Doom Loop

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The Week Observed: April 17, 2026

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City of Industry: Portland, Oregon–Number one large metro in new manufacturing firms

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The High Cost of Hiding: Why IBR’s Delayed Revenue Study is a $15 Billion Warning Sign

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The Week Observed: April 3, 2026

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Harbor Drive

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The Week Observed: March 27, 2026

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NBA Extortion: Somebody call a cop.

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How should Portland pay for streets?

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