Opinion
Commentary: The abuse story that’s seldom told
For years I tried, and mostly failed, to tell the story of my childhood molestation. I played a…
Opinion
Editorial: Reasonable public comment should be allowed at public meetings
Sometimes in local government meetings – from school boards to county commissions – no public comment is allowed.…
Opinion
Editorial: Deschutes Sheriff Kent van der Kamp and restoring trust
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp posted on Facebook Sunday, ticking off accomplishments since his November election…
Opinion
Commentary: Score one for the AP — and America’s free press
One small step for the AP was a giant leap for the free press. Last week, a federal…
Opinion
Commentary: Repairing Social Security’s finances can’t wait
Social Security is at the center of the fiscal emergency that threatens the U.S. Yet Washington is always…
Opinion
Editorial: How should new Deschutes Commission districts be drawn?
How political districts are drawn can make the difference in a race. And this week, Deschutes County Commissioners…
Opinion
Editorial: The push is on for Bend to adopt climate fee similar to Ashland’s
Every year more homes are built in Bend. Every year that means more gas appliances are installed. And…
Opinion
Editorial: The Legislature tries to cram so much into so little time
A short time ago – and this may seem far fetched – but there were a total of…
Columnists
Guest column: The humanities weave Oregonians together
On Thursday, April 3, 2025 previously awarded National Endowment for the Humanities funds were bluntly terminated across…
Opinion
Editorial: Legislature tries to reduce crisis in Oregon public defense
After much more money has been spent, after new plans and programs, Oregon’s public defense system is still…
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