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New year, new laws, while legislature poised to draft more bills
The Oregon Legislature may have convened back in the first half of 2019, but the results of the…
Challenges of last decade make me wonder what’s next for news
We’ve started a new decade and, looking ahead, I expect the future to be challenging. I say this…
.22 caliber handguns great for rookies, veterans
I’ve written about just about every type of firearm except two over the last few years. The two…
‘Diet identity’ not healthy way to start the new year
We have turned the corner – the holidays are here! We’re surrounded by egg nog, caramel popcorn, pies…
Voters should have final say on Measure 11 changes
During the 2019 legislative session, the Oregon Legislature passed sweeping changes to sentencing rules for youth offenders during…
Courts starting to lean toward rural interests in timber cases
The courtroom victory in November for Linn and 13 other counties in Oregon will certainly not be the…
Letters to the Editor this month
Global warming opinion ‘propaganda’ Editor: The opinions expressed in your Community Column, “Global Warming Politics May Be Worse…
Thanksgiving: What it can do for you and what you can do for it
Here we are, only a few weeks away from one of the largest and the solely American holiday…
Global warming politics may be worse than real thing
The controversy over climate change is, like many public issues in our world, fraught with emotion and spin.…
Letter: Bonds are an unfair tax
Dear Editor: Bonds are a unfair tax for property owners. Property value should have nothing to do with…
Editorial: Response to vaping-related illnesses lacks sense
Imagine for a moment. (This shouldn’t be hard, because it actually happened a couple of years ago.) The…
Derision aimed at .40 S&W over the years has some holes
.40 Short & Weak. .40 Small & Wimpy. I agreed with all of these terms nigh onto three…
Restriction mindset can be obstacle when trying to eat healthy
It’s the perfect topic to discuss as we head into the string of holidays before us: Halloween, Thanksgiving,…
Commentary: Halloween builds local community
Guest Commentary By Justin Cary, Mayor, Waterloo I have vivid memories of Halloween in my home town. I…
Problem-solving a frequent, favorite task
Probably my favorite, and certainly most frequent, request for help is problem solving for constituents. This involves anything…
Dinner table isn’t proper environment for a guilty conscience
You hear it all the time. Likely you have even said it: “I was bad today.”Or, “I was…
Letters to the Editor: Sept/Oct 2019
‘Real’ newspapers don’t show bias Editor: If you’re going to be a real newspaper, instead of a clone,…
Facilitation can solve local problems
I am often invited to solve problems in communities. This past week was no exception. I was asked…
Editorial: More transparency in executive departures would help voters
In August, in an apparent surprise, the Lebanon City Council asked City Manager Gary Marks to resign. Last…
Both autos and revolvers have plusses, which triggers debate
One of the staples of gun magazines back in my day was the automatic vs. revolver debate. Up…
Shopping, food planning can be challenging for everyone
In the world of nutrition, there is always a revolving door of what is “hot.” The ketogenic (keto)…
Letters to the Editor: August 2019
Thanks for putting fire bond on ballot Editor: I want to thank the Board of Directors of the…
Local relationships still trump all else after dozen years in legislature
Fair warning! In the first column I wrote for this newspaper, I said if you don’t find my…
Prosperity, the result of planning, manifests itself in multiple ways
We have to admit, we may be a little biased when it comes to food trucks. More than…
Smith & Wesson autos still rank among best ever
Smith & Wesson doesn’t get the credit it deserves for its innovations in the auto loading pistol’s history.…