Editorials
Voice of the Chieftain: Graduations are a community celebration
You have to hand it to state Sen. Bill Hansell: Giving the commencement speech during Saturday’s graduation ceremony…
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Vocie of the Chieftain: Election night brought surprises
Much was at stake in last Tuesday’s primary election for Wallowa County, and when the results came in,…
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Voice of the Chieftain: A few words of thanks at election’s end
There’s an annoying thing about producing a weekly newspaper that goes to the presses on Tuesday afternoons, and…
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Voice of the Chieftain: The time has come to vote
By this point, this message is getting repetitious, but here goes one last time for this election cycle:…
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Voice of the Chieftain: The big split that’s behind Greater Idaho
The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners last week sent a letter to political leaders in Oregon and Idaho…
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Voice of the Chieftain: As election heats up, be sure you’re registered to vote
As you read this, it’s about seven weeks to Election Day. Even as candidates gear up for their…
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Voice of the Chieftain: Hansell built bridges, legislated with kindness
Legislators in Oregon like to talk about how most of the work they handle in the state Capitol…
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Voice of the Chieftain: First takes on a short session
Would you look at that: Your Oregon Legislature wrapped up its short session last Thursday, March 7, a…
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Voice of the Chieftain: A hard lift for moving the border
If you watched the Wednesday, Feb. 28 meeting of the Wallowa County Board of Commissioners to discuss the…
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Voice of the Chieftain: Indictment of burn boss not the answer
There comes a time during a controversial situation where public officials need to step back, take a deep…
