Columnists

Other views: Unequal representation is unconstitutional and discriminatory

Many of us agree there is a major urban/rural divide in the state of Oregon (and many other…

Opinion

Letter: Rookstool taking liberties with truth

To the Editor: Mayor Heather Rookstool sometimes refers to herself in meetings as a teacher. She’s not. She’s…

Editorials

Our view: Calling a halt to hostilities in the letters column

Take a good look at the letters column on this page, because we’re going to be making some…

Letters

Letter: Outrageous claims demonstrably false

To the Editor: Tom Olson wrote a letter to the editor (“Green’s Schemes Come Home to Roost,” July…

Letters

Letter: New councilors holding city back

To the Editor: Over the past six months, I’ve seen a decline in civility, transparency, and productivity in…

Letters

Letter: Phillips’ actions don’t match his words

To the Editor: John Day City Councilor Ron Phillips steals a sign for the county library from city…

Editorials

Our view: Colleges should not show favoritism with legacy admissions

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, is introducing legislation to stop universities around the country from giving preferential…

Editorials

From the editor’s desk: July 31, 2023

I hope you had a chance to check out Journey, our annual travel supplement, which ran in last…

Columnists

Other views: Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill,…

Editorials

Our View: Protecting farmland should be a state priority

Despite opposition from local officials and residents, a South Korean company is looking to the Oregon Energy Facilities…

Marketplace