Opinion

Editorial: Finding the right fine for OLCC director who set aside liquor

Steve Marks, the former director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, used his position to benefit himself.…

Editorials

Editorial: Law enforcement drones may get new authority to watch you

Let’s start with a Bend police drone. On May 30, Bend police went to investigate a report that…

Opinion

Editorial: Should Bend require worker pay information for construction projects?

A city goal Bend City Councilors considered – and put on hold for now – would have the…

Opinion

Editorial: Fund the student health and recreation center at OSU-Cascades

If you are a booster of Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend, the Legislature will soon be making a…

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Editorial: Oregon needs to take on wildfire and needs money to do it

  Senate Bill 83 is a harsh goodbye to the state’s wildfire hazard map. It’s a gift of…

Opinion

Editorial: New fees for driving a car in Oregon are coming

If you drive a car, expect to pay more courtesy of the Oregon Legislature and the need for…

Opinion

Editorial: Make it easier for women to get breast reconstruction surgery

Legislators aren’t moved to tears often during committee meetings. State Sen. Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton and southwest Portland, tried…

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Editorial: City of Bend opposed a bill designed to speed up housing

The city of Bend seems to be always looking for ways to create more housing in Bend. So…

Opinion

Editorial: Is Dial-A-Ride being abused or just used?

When a service is offered for free, people can abuse it. It may be happening with the Dial-A-Ride…

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Editorial: The accountability may be the most important part of the K-12 budget

The part of Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan for Oregon K-12 schools worth watching most closely may be the…

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