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Farmer’s Fate: Deep-fried dandelions

Dandelions: Some see a weed, others see a wish, but my grandmother-in-law, Great Grammy, sees supper. Great Grammy…

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Capital Chatter: How fast lawmakers move once they smell the finish line

SALEM — On the longest day of the year, Oregon’s state senators went home before the sun set,…

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Capital Chatter: After 42 days, it’s finally ‘go time’ in the Oregon Senate

The opening ceremony for the Oregon House floor session on Wednesday, June 14, was a moment of silent…

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Farmer’s Fate: What can you do with 25 seconds?

Twenty-three years ago, 25 seconds changed my future. It was May Day and I was in college, blissfully…

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Farmer’s Fate: Squeaky transplanter wheels

French philosopher Paul Valery once said that history repeats itself in a series of cycles. As the cups…

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Other views: Excursion train deserves dedicated management structure

Recent articles in this newspaper with regard to the current status of the Wallowa Union Railroad raised issues…

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Other views: Never forget the countless veterans battling addiction

Many veterans struggle with substance use and mental health disorders, often leading to overdose and suicide. On Memorial…

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Other views: Challenges cannot be solved overnight

Collaboration is an Oregon value. Even though each community is a little different, the theme of collaboration was…

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Farmer’s Fate: Fun with inflated language

Dog food is up nearly $5 a bag from just three years ago — that’s like $35 in…

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From the publisher: Remembering the legacy of ‘Mr. Disturber’

Friends, family and former employees of Bob Moody gathered Saturday, April 29, to say a final goodbye to…

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