Asking Eric: After trying to earn family’s acceptance with money, time, this ‘gay black sheep’ should prioritize healing
Dear Healer: I say this with compassion: it’s time to stop trying to fix your family and heal yourself. You describe yourself ...
Dear Abby: I’ve asked my ex to leave me alone, stop texting, but I still get regular texts
DEAR UNENGAGED: You and this man may have enjoyed each other, but you don’t seem to speak the same language. It’s time you ...
Dear Annie: My SIL’s tantrums, road rage brings back horrible moments from my marriage to abusive ex
I made the difficult and dangerous decision to leave a 25-year abusive marriage. My younger brother came to my rescue. He and ...
Oregon bill would prevent some retailers from charging fees for credit card transactions
If an Oregon retailer insists that someone use a credit or debit card for their purchase, they shouldn’t be allowed to charge ...
Trump order seeks to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley
In 2015, the name of the peak was changed during the Obama administration to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives and ...
World Naked Bike Ride offshoot sets 2025 date, setting up big summer for nude cycling in Portland
While organizers of the city’s famous World Naked Bike Ride get closer to setting a date for 2025 (making up for last year’s ...
Cold weather advisory affecting South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades from Friday to Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory at 2:34 p.m. on Thursday valid from Friday 10 p.m. until Sunday ...
A duck hunt, Gavin Turley and an Oregon State baseball photo shoot surprise
Turley, who has stunned his parents with his ability to fly planes, impressed peers with his skills behind the piano and ...
Dear Abby: I’m not trying to cause a scene, but I want my SIL to stop kissing my boyfriend on the mouth
DEAR TAKEN ABACK: Because this bothers you so much that you would write to me about it, say something about it to your sister ...
We sat down with ‘Asking Eric’ advice columnist and playwright and asked for some advice
Thomas took some time on Thursday to sit down with me, Lizzy Acker, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s advice columnist, to talk ...
Co-founder of the Oregon Pickleball Club at fault for business demise, sentenced for fraud
It marked the third business that Lake Oswego's Joshua Wallace helped start and then defrauded, according to court records.
Asking Eric: I get annoyed when my wife interrupts what we’re doing to answer her cell phone
It’s OK to ask for more intentional connection and have it not become an indictment of her phone. It’s also OK to ask for a ...