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This Land is Our Land: Fear and chaos in the Blue Mountains
Like many Americans, I have been watching with a mixture of horror and befuddlement the flood of actions ...
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Other Views: Mildrexler wrong on specifics in Blue Mountains forests
Although the general ideas David Mildrexler wrote (the column “Large trees are vital to protect water,” in the ...
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Shooting the Breeze: Are we too successful?
Back in the day, I figured out that if I set my scope to nine power, I could ...
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Other Views: Let’s keep USAID for US benefit
In assessing the current effort of Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reduce the U.S. ...
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Other Views: Gov. Kotek made the right call on the Port of Morrow
Philosophically, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and I do not agree on all issues. However, I have respected and ...
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The Natural World: Pioneer pathways to the Umatilla River
The Umatilla River once served as an important meeting ground for the Cayuse and their Nez Perce allies ...
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Other Views: Trump administration’s moves threaten Oregonians’ financial stability
Tariffs and trade wars are typically outside the purview of state officials. But as Oregon’s state treasurer, I ...
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Out and About: Thankful for thoughtful snowplow drivers
Snowplow drivers’ chief task is to ensure travelers can go, but sometimes I appreciate even more the ability ...
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Shooting the Breeze: As hunting season ends, gear shopping season begins
Hunting seasons are over for a few months before spring bear and turkey kick off. We have some ...
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Shooting the Breeze: 2025 centennial cartridge: the .270 Winchester
Happy New Year, everyone! Like no doubt many of you, 2024 was not the best year of my ...