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Capital Chatter: Kotek growing into the role as governor

SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek’s tour of Oregon’s 36 counties fascinated me. It was an audacious commitment to…

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Other views: NW utilities take bold stand in response to secret Snake River dam negotiations

For 85 years, the Bonneville Power Administration has supplied clean, affordable and reliable wholesale power to utility customers…

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Farmer’s fate: Tree decorating, ‘Ninja Warrior’ style

’Tis the season for my favorite party — our annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. I may be a…

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Capital chatter: Rural Oregon gets a big win

Rural Oregonians and Republican politicians got a big win recently. The Oregon Department of Transportation essentially rescinded its…

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Off the Beaten Path: Once-in-a-century blizzard

The snowstorm struck with such fury that the blizzard enveloped the two school-age children until they were no…

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Farmer’s Fate: Dealing with a sticky situation

As harebrained ideas went, this one likely topped the list. I stepped back to surveil the mess that…

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Off the Beaten Path: Keeper of the Memory Trunk

Another birthday. A shocking insight. My siblings and I have become the “older generation.” In the past, when…

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Other views: John Day mayor fires back on citizen complaint

I’m writing this letter as a way to stand up for what I believe is right and because…

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Farmer’s Fate: It’s a Blockbuster? What’s that?

“It’s a Blockbuster store!” I shouted as I whipped around in my seat to make sure my eyes…

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Off the Beaten Path: Letters to the editor and beyond

As a child, I never realized a letter could cause so much contention or enjoyment. I considered my…

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