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Our view: Key questions linger about proposal

The initiative to move Idaho’s border and include more than 18 Oregon counties received a big boost locally…

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Our view: Lawmakers need to put aside partisan bickering

To most likely no one’s surprise, the state budget wizards announced last week that a $400 million slash…

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Our view: SAR team dedicated to helping

Some members of the Wallowa County Search and Rescue had an eventful Fourth of July, and once again…

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Our view: Oregon taxpayers deserved better

The COVID-19 virus outbreak put unexpected pressure on an array of state and federal agencies and in at…

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Our view: Oregon ranchers face tough choice

Ranchers in Oregon’s wolf country face a dilemma when their livestock or guard dog turns up dead or…

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Our view: The COVID-19 crisis isn’t over

It’s remarkably easy in Oregon to find out when a doctor is disciplined. The Oregon Medical Board posts…

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Voice of the Chieftain: How to honor George Floyd

This past week has found most of us transfixed on the tragic, brutal, wanton death of George Floyd…

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Don Swart, Sr. guided the Chieftain into the 21st century

In journalism there is nothing more paramount than objectively telling the truth. Donald Swart, Sr., Chieftain editor and…

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Voice of Chieftain Little Red Riding Hood

We are all pulling at our tethers. Fettered, hobbled, and haltered by the coronavirus, we are beginning to…

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Voice of the Chieftain: The May 19 election is here so let’s vote

This week those slightly oversized thick white envelopes arrived in our mailboxes: our ballots. In the midst of…

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