Columnists

Guest column: Meritocracy and winning the human lottery

Merit is in the news again. Upon announcing the executive order ending federal government DEI (diversity, equity, and…

Editorials

Editorial: Oregon’s public defense crisis is predicted to get worse

In November 2023 in Josephine County, an 18-month law enforcement investigation was able to shut down a major…

Editorials

Editorial: The villain in southern Deschutes County

The perfect villain in Deschutes County may be the contamination of groundwater in south county by nitrates. It’s…

Letters To Editor

Letters to the editor: Foreign aid pause; Thanking Wyden and Merkley; Gulf of The Americas; Home energy score

President Trump’s reckless executive order pausing for 90 days all U.S. Foreign Aid around the world will have…

Columnists

Guest column: Check on your actual heart as we approach Valentine’s Day

When we think of hearts in February, most of us likely picture Valentine’s Day cards and heart-shaped sweets.…

Columnists

Guest column: Time to lock down urban growth boundaries

 — Bob Brell lives in Bend.

Editorials

Editorial: Sen. Broadman takes aim at noncompete clauses

Noncompete clauses for doctors, physician associates, acupuncturists or anyone licensed by the Oregon Medical Board may end if…

Editorials

Editorial: Should Bend parks tighten rules for parks?

What people can and can’t do in Bend’s parks and park facilities may be changing. There are new…

Columnists

Commentary: How Trump can slash red tape and enrich the country

Every year, millions of Americans living abroad suffer a profound administrative indignity: complying with a U.S. income-tax regime…

Columnists

Commentary: Trump’s health care disruption could pay off — if he pushes real reform

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reflects anger and frustration at the wanton greed underlying…

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