Editorials

Our view: Keep our forests fire free

Top state firefighting officials held a news conference recently where they described an average risk of wildfires through…

Columns

Supporting Safe & Healthy Communities: Explore and invest in opportunities for youth

Do school extracurricular activities, after-school activities, and community-based programs, like Parks & Recreation camps and classes, really help…

Letters

Letter: Thoughts on dogs and good neighbors

I am a resident in Dayville, a small town with a dangerous dog problem that has gone on…

Letters

Letter: A Democratic option to Greater Idaho

I note the ongoing saga of the Greater Idaho movement. Every six months, forever, until a more promising…

Letters

Letter: Where is Bentz getting his (mis)information?

The comments of Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) in Rick Haverinen’s April 13, 2024, story in the East Oregonian…

Letters

Letter: What happened to personal responsibility?

I would like to voice concerns about our “commander in chief” forgiving student loans. What is the justification…

Editorials

Our view: Restoring Amtrak service would benefit NE Oregon

The notion that Northeast Oregon residents are more isolated, and less mobile, than they were for much of…

Letters

YOUR VIEWS: May 21, 2024 (print only)

I’m writing in response to Debbie Clark’s letter to the editor in the May 18 Observer. Clark is…

Letters

Letter: Letter spreads misinformation on Union’s emergency services

I’m writing in response to Debbie Clark’s letter to the editor in the May 18 Observer. Clark is…

Letters

Letter: Artificial intelligence, for better or worse?

The new question surrounding us is whether artificial intelligence can be good for us or a complete failure.…

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