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Other Views: We deserve better than Bentz

I’ve been a nurse in Oregon for over 25 years. I’ve worked in rural hospitals, cared for older…

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Other Views: An open letter to Rep. Cliff Bentz

Cliff — What happened to you? When we served together in the Oregon Legislature, I always found you…

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Other Views: Mildrexler wrong on specifics in Blue Mountains forests

Although the general ideas David Mildrexler wrote (the column “Large trees are vital to protect water,” in the…

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Other Views: Let’s keep USAID for US benefit

In assessing the current effort of Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reduce the U.S.…

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Other views: Large trees vital to protecting water

The “21-inch rule” protects trees that are 21-inches diameter at breast height and larger on six national forests…

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Other views: 2024 was a year of growth and progress at Grande Ronde Hospital

As we closed out 2024, I reflect on a year of milestones, achievements and moments that have made…

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Rich Wandschneider: ‘Annie’ is a gift for today and ‘Tomorrow’

Congratulations to Elgin and the Elgin Opera House. You did it. Mill town turned drama town; old stories…

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Other Views: Vote as though the future depends on it

There’s only one issue confronting us, and we’re all starting to get the picture. When we moved to…

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From My Corner: The time has come

It is an extraordinary privilege to own a newspaper. My life has been immeasurably enriched by my connections…

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Karrine Brogoitti: To fans and foes alike, farewell

I debated whether to write this column at all. After all, I don’t have a personal connection to…

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