Columnists

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…

Columnists

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…

Editorials

Our View: Roadside shrines a sad reminder to drive carefully

You see them along every highway in America, the sad sweet shrines to lives lost on the road.…

Letters

Letter: Rookstool part of welcome change

To the Editor: The divisiveness that has been brought about in our great county appeared seven years ago.…

Letters

Letter: Vote ‘no’ on mayoral recall measure

To the Editor: With next week’s arrival of a new John Day city manager, John Day’s atmosphere should…

Editorials

Our view: Sometimes, even unpleasant stories need to be told

We’ve gotten a bit of pushback for our Nov. 22 story on the sad state of the late…

Editorials

From the editor’s desk: These are a few of my favorite things

This newsletter will be sliding into your inbox on Christmas morning, a time for being with family, opening…

Columnists

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…

Letters

Letter: New laws for 2024: Oregon vs. Idaho

To the Editor: While catching up on the news the other day, I came across a story about…

Letters

Letter: Christmas spirit alive in Mt. Vernon

To the Editor: We would like to commend Jackie and Todd, owners and operators of the Silver Spur…

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