Sober October, Dry January and Dry July: For one quarter of a year, these campaigns provide a motivation for people to come together and challenge themselves to go without alcohol.It isn't a surprise ...

This is the latest installment of The Oregonian/OregonLive’s advice column, “Why Tho?” by Lizzy Acker. Lizzy’s advice also appears in our weekly advice newsletter. Want to get it? Subscribe now. Dear ...

We have given Christmas gifts to eight of our son’s friends since middle school. I recently retired and do not make the kind ...

Dear Amy: My partner “Michael’s” father, “Ned” walked out on their family when Michael was a teenager. It was a nasty divorce, leaving behind many emotional and financial scars. In the years following ...

A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services that can be used to protect domestic industries, raise revenues, and serve to punish foreign countries for unfair trade practices. They are ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m a loyal reader, and you have helped me several times with your answers to various questions. I’m in need of more advice. My family is of American Gypsy descent, and we hold a lot of ...

Dear Sam: I recently chose to leave my job because I no longer saw a fit with my skills. I was hired 18 months ago, and there have been several layoffs since then. As a result of those layoffs, I have ...

Air travel may feel routine, but the changes inside an aircraft cabin can quietly stress your heart. Experts explain what ...