Editorials

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…

Columns

From the publisher: La Grande will hold ‘office hours’ for help with digital access

It’s always nice when an important message you’ve been trying to communicate finally feels like it’s sinking in.…

Columns

Other views: Linguistic fraud, drugs, death and Measure 110

Hard drugs are not political. Addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer. Drugs burn out the brains, destroy the…

Columns

Capital chatter: Bills, bluster and burrito bowls

Oregon legislators celebrated Presidents Day … by going to work.

Letters

Letter: Stronger consequences needed for offensive graffiti

Anyone driving through Portland has to see the massive amount of graffiti blighting the city. It was reported…

Letters

Letter: Removing Snake River dams has immeasurable value

Growing up in Alaska, our family relied heavily on salmon as a staple. I also was raised to…

Letters

Letter: Virtual public schools are good fit for many Oregon students

The article “Opportunities for online education are spreading across Eastern Oregon” (published in print Feb. 10, 2024) highlights…

Editorials

Our view: Are clear loopholes better than anything goes for Oregon campaign finance?

Oregon is one of five states where basically anything goes in campaign finance. There are no limits on…

Letters

YOUR VIEWS: Feb. 27, 2024 (print only)

Judge Williams is an outstanding judge for the people I support Judge Wes Williams’ reelection bid. I have…

Letters

Letter: Judge Williams is an outstanding judge for the people

I support Judge Wes Williams’ reelection bid. I have known Wes for more than 35 years, going back…

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