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Letter: Bentz’ goals beyond understanding

Our district U.S. representative to Congress, Cliff Bentz, took an oath to protect the Constitution of the United…

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Letter: Do we even care about climate change?

I could criticize the current administration for its response to climate change, but I am not here to…

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Letter: Congress needs to take on drug costs 

The Most Favored Nation pricing proposal may sound like a solution for America’s high drug prices, but importing…

Columns

COLUMN: Baker City’s splash pad warms hearts even as it cools sweltering skin

I have been wetted by Baker City’s new, and only, splash pad.

Letters

Letter: Can’t trust Bentz to protect public lands

The Oregon Values and Beliefs Center conducted a poll in 2022 on the attitude of Oregonians regarding our…

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Letter: Hermiston High should have allowed Navy recruit to walk at graduation

It is sad to see that Hermiston High School refused to allow a young Navy recruit to walk…

Columns

COLUMN: July arrives and a terrible anniversary comes round again

The first of July has come round again and the great disaster becomes a trifle dimmer than before.

Editorials

EDITORIAL: Welcome reduction in landowners’ bills for wildfire protection

The Oregon Legislature acted with uncommon swiftness after wildfires caused unprecedented devastation in the western and southern parts…

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Letter: Thanks to President Trump for bombing Iran

History was made on June 22, 2025, when our commander-in-chief, President Trump, decided to enact “Midnight Hammer” after…

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Letter to the editor for June 22, 2025

Been a good while since I’ve checked in and wow! just wow! Let’s put those double wows! aside…

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