Letters

Letter: Sheriff Bowen has demonstrated exceptional leadership

I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse and express my unwavering support for Sheriff Cody Bowen in…

Letters

Letter: Thank you, Judge Powers

Recently I have submitted multiple letters to the editor in regard to actions of the Union County judicial…

Letters

Letter: Our community needs Judge Williams

I was a witness in a case Judge Williams oversaw. Judge Williams was such a fair judge; he…

Editorials

Our view: Fixing Measure 110, adding housing should be key priorities for lawmakers

There are plenty of positive elements to a $500 million housing bill promoted by Gov. Tina Kotek, but…

Columns

Other views: The gift of the snag forest

Across the West, politicians, agency personnel, and far too many conservation organizations mistakenly categorize high-severity wildfires (where the…

Columns

Other views: Old growth is burning up in wildfires. This calls for better land management

In December, the Biden Administration announced its long-awaited policy to conserve old growth forests on lands managed by…

Letters

Letter: The state needs to step up for veterans

I am a retired Army cavalry scout. In my retirement, I work as an advocate for veterans. If…

Letters

Letter: Hatcheries are part of the problem

Carlisle Harrison wrote “Don’t blame hatcheries for wild fish decline” (Other views, Jan. 27). While I respect Mr.…

Editorials

Our view: Legislature should address recreational immunity issue

An ongoing lawsuit that has prompted local officials to close a handful of public trails on the Oregon…

Columns

From the editor’s desk: Deadline for endorsement letters

Elections typically generate plenty of opinions and rhetoric, but this year the annual exercise in democracy is already…

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