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Other Views: For Idaho, Greater Idaho could be a boondoggle
It is unique: Some parts of Oregon are seeking a divorce from the state because the residents do ...
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Rich Wandschneider: Senators, step up on Gaza
I’ve written columns for the Chieftain for 35 years, and although I have never been shy about my ...
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Fight back against disinformation this election year
This election season, Oregonians could play a crucial role in deciding which party will control the U.S. House ...
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Capital Chatter: This isn’t a first time for first spouse questions
There is deep irony in the political and ethical contretemps surrounding Aimee Kotek Wilson and her wife, Gov. ...
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From the editor’s desk: Get your election letters in early
You’ve probably noticed the subtle hints: The occasional yard sign, popping up like an early-season flower. The slowly ...
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Randy Stapilus: Fight against Dollar General could have echoes elsewhere
Editor’s note: This column was written before the Wallowa County Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, March 26. The ...
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Capital Chatter: Measure 110 reforms for naught without accountability
No one knew about my adolescent attempt at suicide. Not my family. Not my friends. Not for decades. ...
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From the editor’s desk: We’re moving. We’re not closing. Stop worrying
First things first: Yes, there are “For Sale” signs outside the building that houses the Wallowa County Chieftain. ...
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Capital Chatter: After debate, a bipartisan vote on drugs
Filtering into the Oregon House chamber, noises from the ongoing state Capitol reconstruction project briefly delayed the debate ...
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Roger Hockett: Say “hello in there” to a lonely soul
This essay is a rewrite. The two earlier drafts were full of dismal statistics about families and youth ...