Letters

Letter: La Grande schools fail to adequately observe Constitution Day

Observance of Constitution (and Citizenship) Day, Sept. 17, by public schools receiving federal funds is required by Federal…

Editorials

Our view: Measure 110’s success and consequences

Legislators met last week to get updates and prepare for the 2023 legislative session. Measure 110 was on…

Columns

Thinking out loud: Thought control — religious absolutism vs. religious freedom

The American Library Association has reported a record number of attempts to ban books in 2022. Groups like…

Editorials

Our view: Does Oregon need a state salary schedule for teachers?

Some states have moved to a statewide salary schedule for teachers to ensure teachers earn wages that make…

Columns

Capital chatter: An interview with Gov. Kotek

Tina Kotek describes herself as a hands-on governor. That’s an understatement. “I came at political life as a…

Editorials

Our view: Get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses

As the temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, people will begin to find themselves inside more often and…

Letters

Letter: Judge Williams’ work ethic is beyond reproach

I was an elected Circuit Court Judge in Umatilla and Morrow counties for 18 years. I was also…

Letters

Letter: Far-left decisions have led to immigration chaos

It’s hard to believe and mostly sad for Americans to realize there have been 6.1 million illegal aliens…

Letters

Letter: Compromise is possible on Eastside Screens

In response to the Sept. 6 article “Judge Sides with Environmentalists in ‘Eastside Screens’ Case:” It’s a shame…

Editorials

Our view: Stop devaluing wildfire fighters as wildfires burn more

The wildfire smoke has faded and evacuation notices have lifted with cooler weather and rain. But the threat…

Marketplace