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Shooting the Breeze: The pipe snake
Tweedle had railed for weeks about what good buck tags we had drawn. Apparently he used to cowboy…
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Other Views: Vote as though the future depends on it
There’s only one issue confronting us, and we’re all starting to get the picture. When we moved to…
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From My Corner: The time has come
It is an extraordinary privilege to own a newspaper. My life has been immeasurably enriched by my connections…
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Out and About: Sampling the tamarack show in the Elkhorns
Went for a hike in the woods on a recent Sunday to check on the tamaracks’ annual autumnal…
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Shooting the Breeze: The Remington 788
The general shooting public has always tried to get better value for their buck. Occasionally, these “value” guns…
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Other views: It’s the wind, stupid
During the 1992 presidential election cycle, political advisor James Carville devised a brief and successful mantra that helped…
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This Land is Our Land: A way backward for public lands
Project 2025 is an 887-page blueprint for governance of our country developed by the Heritage Foundation, a politically…
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Other Views: To curb violence, let’s educate, not legislate
When tragedy strikes, politicians often rush to draft new laws to show that they are taking action in…
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Other Views: Drones could deliver big benefits for Eastern Oregon
Preparing the flight path in Eastern Oregon for the takeoff of the local unmanned aerial vehicle industry —…
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Other Views: Recovery means gaining back control — of our lives, our communities
My journey through recovery began 15 years ago, after my family was torn apart. Struggling with substance use…
