Liz Weston: Workers, classified as independent contractors, often end up with surprise tax bills
To Liz, please:Regarding a son who was getting paid as a contractor, a parent recently wrote to you. Another person…
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High school construction costs in Portland are headed off the charts. Why?
Last October, Portland Public Schools board member Herman Greene asked a question that stopped the conversation at a National Alliance…
Letter from the Editor: Return to broadsheet format means new features, puzzles, comics
Hold on, readers. You’re going to see some changes soon. This week, print versions of The Oregonian will resume using…
Photos: Bald eagles are migrating to The Dalles Dam
The 15th annual Eagle Watch event will take place at The Dalles Dam on Saturday, inviting raptors and birdwatchers. Numerous…
Readers respond: Stem flow of illegal guns with HB 3076
Given that Oregon’s firearm homicide rate has risen by 172% in the last ten years, public safety continues to be…
Readers respond: PLAs get the job done right
A jointly negotiated agreement between unions and contractors or project owners that establishes legally binding project employment arrangements for bids…
San Francisco blazes from three-point range as Oregon State men stumble on the road
CORVALLIS On Saturday night, San Francisco defeated Oregon State 81-70 thanks to three-point shooting. After defeating Gonzaga, ranked No. 16,…
Winterhawks blown out by Broncos 10-1 in trip finale
The Portland Winterhawks’ otherwise excellent road trip comes to a tragic finish as they lose 10-1 against the Swift Current…
TikTok goes dark in the US
NEW YORK (AP) Just before a government regulation that would have outlawed the well-known social media site was set to…
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lead Kansas City to win over Texans and another AFC title game trip
KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — Kansas City defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to move on to the AFC…