Editorials

Our view: Fagan saga offers lessons for lawmakers

There is little doubt that Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan made the right decision to resign from…

Columnists

Farmer’s Fate: Are you a Crazy Sheep Lady?

“Is that a goat? In a diaper?” the lady squealed as she bent down on the hiking trail.…

Columnists

Shooting the Breeze: Interesting guns

Col. Townsend Whelen is often quoted as having said — among other things — “only accurate rifles are…

Columnists

Other Views: Jury service more than an obligation — it changes lives

Every year in Grant and Harney counties, juries make decisions that change lives. They provide justice for victims…

Editorials

From the editor’s desk: May 1, 2023

Building a newspaper is a little bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle without having the picture on…

Editorials

Our View: Legislature should support local journalism

If there’s a bill you want passed, if there is a program you want to see funded, reach…

Editorials

Our View: Forest Service needs to be able to use fire retardant

The value of using airplanes to drop fire retardant is beyond dispute. Retardant, also known colloquially as “slurry,”…

Letters

Letter: Thanks to our first responders

To the Editor: We are the owners of Hair It Is beauty salon on East Main in John…

Letters

Letter: Conservatives need to use their voice

To the Editor: If you attended the town hall meeting hosted in Prairie City today (Saturday, April 21)…

Columnists

Commentary: Common sense measures needed to fight California’s water mismanagement

Sticker shock at the grocery store has become the norm for many American families, with food prices increasing…

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