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Other views: Oregon, the most expensive place to farm

COVID-19 has brought difficult challenges for food producers. It has also brought a heightened realization by the public…

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Other views: Google’s monopoly isn’t a game for newspapers

It is no secret that Google has secured a near monopoly in the search and local advertising world.…

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It’s about health and wellness: Make goals for 2021 realistic

The No. 1 resolution many people make is to get in shape in the new year, which could…

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Main Street: A note to my Republican friends

I‘ve said many times that when I moved to Wallowa County in 1971, there were more registered Democrats…

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COVID-19 vaccines: Advice to a friend

A good friend (called “Tess”) is a part-time summer resident and homeowner in Wallowa County. She is 79…

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Other views: What should we ask of our elected officials now?

One easy way to respond to events at the Capitol last week is to view them in a…

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Other views: Searching for a way to respond

I’m struggling to find the words to respond to the insurrection Wednesday, Jan. 6, at our Capitol in…

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On Liberty: Strength rejoices in the challenge

“Virtus tentamine gaudet” is a Latin phrase that translates to “strength rejoices in the challenge.” This weighty declaration…

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Other Views: The American people deserve answers

We, as Americans, deserve to know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Right now…

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Writers on the Range: Like it or not, we learned a few things in 2020

I have to admit, I almost feel sorry for old 2020. It’s been catching a lot of hate…

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