Editorials
Our view: Hansell built bridges, legislated with kindness
Legislators in Oregon like to talk about how most of their work in the state Capitol is handled…
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From the editor’s desk: A week’s worth of good news
Last week’s newspaper was filled with good news: We had stories about the Top Road Firewise community getting…
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Our view: First takes on a short session
Would you look at that: Your Oregon Legislature wrapped up its short session on March 7, a couple…
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From the editor’s desk: Stop by for our ‘digital office hours’ on April 3
We’ve heard from some of our subscribers that they’re still having trouble accessing the Blue Mountain Eagle online.…
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From the editor’s desk: Mill’s shutdown comes as a shock
The news last week that Prairie Wood Products had halted operations and laid off most of its employees…
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Our view: Governor shows recognition of rural issues during roundtable
In the 2022 Oregon gubernatorial election, in every county east of the Cascades more voters cast their ballots…
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Our view: Loss of farmland is an existential threat
Among the existential threats facing the United States is the loss of farmland, and farmers and ranchers who…
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Our view: Immigration reform — don’t bet on it
We’re not the betting kind, but here’s a sure thing: Congress will not fix the immigration system this…
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Our view: An olive branch that could bridge the political divide
Last month, the John Day City Council did something we haven’t seen it do in quite some time.…
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From the editor’s desk: Beef: It’s what’s for lunch
Last week’s edition of the Blue Mountain Eagle featured a story you won’t find anywhere else: Through a…
