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Guest Column: Don’t vote to expand the Deschutes County Commission

Going from three to five county commissioners sounds like it might be good. Do you want more representation?…

Editorials

Editorial: Have Oregon’s drug deaths peaked?

Oregon’s drug overdose spike may not be over. It may make an unwanted return. But for now, Oregon…

Editorials

Editorial: Appointment to an elected position should be transparent

Melissa Barnes Dholakia resigned from the Bend-La Pine School Board in April. The position remains vacant today. In…

Letters To Editor

Letters to the editor: E-bike signs; Vander Kamp for sheriff; Builders and energy scores

Don’t vandalize e-bike signs As a member of COTA (CO Trail Alliance), it is disturbing to see several…

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Guest Column: ‘Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it’

In a few short days ballots for the 2024 election will be mailed to all of us. It’s…

Editorials

Editorial: Should people have to pay to float the Deschutes River in Bend?

Bobbing among the summery horde floating the Deschutes River in Bend, glutted on hot sun and cool water,…

Editorials

Guest column: ‘Let’s build something new’ in the Oregon Senate

In Oregon, we know that nature requires balance. Politics shouldn’t be any different. A balance of perspectives and…

Columnists

Guest Column: Bend’s tree code will be good for the city and housing

The city of Bend has implemented a new tree code after hosting nine comprehensive meetings with multiple individuals…

Editorials

Editorial: Measure 117 switches Oregon to ranked choice voting

The vote on Measure 117 would transform the way Oregonians vote and institute ranked choice voting. Supporters say…

Letters To Editor

Guest Column: Why Deschutes County Commission should be expanded

When ballots arrive later this month, Deschutes County voters will be asked to decide whether to expand the…

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