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November 18, 2018

This has been the deadliest wildfire season in California's history, with hundreds of people still missing.

We don't usually have to think of wildfire danger this time of year - but should we?

And what needs to be done to prevent or reduce catastrophic wildfires like the ones we've seen in California?


November 16, 2018

"A paid internship? How often do you get THAT opportunity?" This is a common reaction to the Clatsop WORKS Paid Internship program! It is a new experiment to strengthen our workforce and increase economic vitality in Clatsop County, and it is working. Clatsop WORKS finished with amazing results this summer. We thank our educational partners, host employers, interns, steering committee, and all of our community members who have offered so much support for the program.


November 16, 2018

From roads to railways, ports to electrical grids, our infrastructure is highly relied upon. It's also highly in need of help.

"We're going to try and help President Trump delivers on his long standing promise to rebuild America's infrastructure," said Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore.


November 15, 2018
As we recognize National Apprenticeship Week and Women in Apprenticeship Day, we must commit to strengthening apprenticeships and work-based learning programs.

November 14, 2018

Oregon Democratic Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici talks about the California wildfires, preventing catastrophic wildfires in the future, climate change, how a Democratically controlled house will provide oversight on the Trump Administration, and the Democrats top priorities for 2019.

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November 12, 2018

As winter winds bear down on Portland's homeless, hi-tech workers are handing out an old-school solution: kits packed with emergency supplies.

Social service nonprofit Impact NW mustered about 80 volunteers to distribute some 500 "ImpactKits" to neighbors without a home in Old Town/Chinatown on Monday, Nov. 12.


November 2, 2018
Access to safe and reliable drinking water is critical for our communities to stay healthy and thrive.

October 29, 2018

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was shown plans for the Outdoor Museum, which will run along the three-quarter-of-mile trail from Main Street to Tiedeman Avenue, during a tour attended by city officials, planners and the project's lead urban designer.

The paved trail, already in place, begins directly to the east of the Symposium Coffee/Tigard Chamber of Commerce building.

Issues:Education

October 29, 2018

Grabner would like to see that change. So would U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, the Democrat who represents McMinnville in Oregon's First Congressional District.

On Monday, Bonamici visited Henderson House, the local nonprofit organization that responds to domestic violence and sexual assault, to hear how staff members and others would change the current system.

Issues:Health Care

October 27, 2018
My heart goes out to everyone affected by today’s horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.