Category Opinion & Editorial

Delivering since 1775: Postal service marks upcoming anniversary

WASHINGTON – The Postal Service will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26. To celebrate the organization’s rich history of connecting people, communities, and businesses, the USPS will hold a series of special events this week, highlighting other activities, including licensed merchandise,…

Editorial cartoons: Edition of July 17, 2025

The Chronicle publishes weekly editorial cartoons from King Features Syndicate on its website. This is independent commentary mostly on events beyond our hyper-local coverage area. The Chronicle does not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed in these editorial cartoons.

Oregon’s recycling gets a needed reboot

While U.S. plastic recycling rates have historically hovered between 5 and 10 percent, Oregon continues to lead the way, with rates trending higher—around 13.7 percent, according to a 2020 report from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. There’s room for improvement – and Oregon is…

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