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JABBERWOCK II: Trail a way to capitalize on our assets

Heres the deal. That Wallowa County is beautiful is a no-brainer. The mountains, the waters, the trees, the…

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OPEN RANGE: High-tech cowboying in tough terrain

Prior to moving to Wallowa County, I was used to country club cowboying around Oakdale, California. The fields…

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OUT OF THE PAST: Lostine moves from ‘dry’ to ‘wet’ in saloon vote

100 YEARS AGO Nov. 6, 1913 With a majority of seven votes in favor of saloon license, Lostine…

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GUEST COLUMN: Community sorely missing its star volunteer

Editors note: Friends of seemingly tireless longtime local volunteer Patti Maier, who is now permanently sidelined from public…

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AND FURTHERMORE: Rules at liquor store would never bend

The upside to shopping local that I cherish involves knowing folks youre dealing with, even just a little.…

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GUEST COLUMN: City did its homework before project decision

The Citizens of Enterprise are faced with a mandate from the State of Oregons Health Authority to bring…

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OUT OF THE PAST: Hay shortage threatens county, price to jump to $10 a ton

100 YEARS AGO Oct. 30, 1913 A hay shortage threatens Wallowa County before spring. The demand now exceeds…

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UP WITH FREEDOM: GOP should have pushed their better model

Early this month, when Rep. Dennis Richardson made a stop in Wallowa County in his newly launched campaign…

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GUEST COLUMN: Departures of good people leave voids

I believe that when a person passes from this life they leave a void that can never be…

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OUT OF THE PAST: Man trades stone building to doctor for Hupmobile

100 YEARS AGO Oct. 23, 1913 Plans and specifications for the proposed sewer system for Enterprise were submitted…

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