Hannah Guzik

After three years of being put on hold, student loan repayments are finally ready to resume. We knew this day would come eventually, and while many were praying for a complete cancellation of debts on the part of the federal government, it…

On August 25th, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted 6-0 on what to do with the alleged conflict of interest with Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham, who also agreed with the commission.  If you aren’t aware, back in February, the…

If you’ve ever left the subway with a bit of a skip in your step or simply feeling high on life, there just might be a reason for that. I jest, of course, but those who surf the subway or buses are finding themselves concerned after a…

These days, productivity can be hard to come by. We humans have a fairly special talent when it comes to wasting time. We know how to run out the clock with ease, and even when we’re trying to get stuff done, it can seem as though we’re…

A new wave of concern has swept over Oregon, and its name is cryptosporidium. If you don’t know it, you should prepare to get familiar, because its presence within the source of Portland’s drinking water is something that should be of…

It’s not often that laws get repealed nowadays, but when it does, it’s usually because voters aren’t happy with it. Well, such a thing is happening in Oregon, it seems, as voters have expressed their dissatisfaction with one of the more…

As yet another heat wave hits the great state of Oregon, it’s understandable that people would get worried over their own wellbeing. While many understand that heat sickness and heatstroke is bad, many aren’t quite aware of just how bad…

“As a Portlander, I’m not satisfied. I think it’s been too long without any real solutions and certainly very substantial funds have been made available — federal funds, state funds — and I think it’s important to put them to better use.”…

From burn pans to cooling plans, Oregon is now in safety mode as it tries its best to stand strong in the face of 100 degree weather. This isn’t the first heat wave they’ve faced, and it won’t be the last, but that isn’t the issue. The…

Have you had a newborn you haven’t been able to spend time with, or a surgery you’ve had to miss weeks of work for? These things can break your bank, especially with unexpected losses or medical accidents that require time off. Well, it may…