http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128330391599469800 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128330391599469800 en-us 1920 – Sandy was working on a “great jollification” 90 years ago, a “blow-out to be held in Meinig’s grove on Labor Day to celebrate the establishment of the Mt. Hood Loop highway.” Towns from all over the area were planning to take part, and it was predicted ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128329984642973300 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128329984642973300 en-us Gresham isn’t kinder, gentler anymore I cannot find fault with MAX wanting to re-configure their loading platforms to reduce “free riders.” I see no reason why we should not be inconvenienced, if it leads to everyone paying the fare. Many times I’ve been stopped at the ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128329976913452900 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128329976913452900 en-us As the budget news continues to get worse in Oregon (see other editorial), negotiations between public agencies and their employees become more problematic – and more laden with tradeoffs. In this economic environment, public employee unions can push for maximum compensation for individual ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128329961533064400 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128329961533064400 en-us With just six weeks before November ballots begin to hit voters’ mailboxes, the partisanship in Oregon politics is at the peak of its two-year cycle. And that means, unfortunately, that this is exactly the wrong time for the Oregon Legislature to meet in special session to make urgent budget ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128295395154154200 2010-08-28 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128295395154154200 en-us TriMet mistaken to ask for levy and cut services I am writing this letter in protest to the upcoming levy that TriMet is putting on the November ballot to fund special needs buses. At the same time they have cut bus service to more than 27 areas of the tri-county area. This leaves fewer ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128295384755312800 2010-08-28 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=128295384755312800 en-us Portland Mayor Sam Adams is correct: Escalating gang violence in his city requires a robust response from community leaders. We don’t believe, however, that Adams – despite his role as Portland’s police commissioner – is the only, or even the primary, person who should ...