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Voice of the Chieftain: Arts are vital, even in small communities

A pair of developments in the Oregon Legislature should offer cheer to advocates of the arts — especially…

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Voice of the Chieftain: ‘Beautiful’ listing and mixed emotions

Let’s be clear about one thing upfront: It’s good that a national travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, named…

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Voice of the Chieftain: An encouraging new angle on affordable housing

As Wallowa County and the state of Oregon grapple with the critical shortage of workforce housing, at least…

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Voice of the Chieftain: Volunteers fuel Eagle Cap race — and the county

We’re not saying anything you don’t already know when we note that winters in Wallowa County can be…

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Voice of the Chieftain: Killing bills is a vital part of legislative process

As you read this, the Oregon Legislature has convened for its 2023 session, and lawmakers already face a…

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Voice of the Chieftain: Avoiding the cruelty of abandonment

We like to think it is an act of desperation, the abandonment of animals — at the front…

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Voice of the Chieftain: Resetting expectations for the new year

Maybe you saw the news story this past week about the New York state woman who posted a…

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View of the Chieftain: Will early signs of bipartisanship last?

An interesting thing happened last week in this neck of the woods: Dan Rayfield, the Corvallis Democrat who…

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Voice of the Chieftain: The need for aid doesn’t end with the holidays

It’s been gratifying this holiday season to witness, once again, the generosity of Wallowa County residents. In today’s…

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Voice of the Chieftain: Report offers economic snapshot, hints to a better future

A new report probing the socioeconomic status of Eastern Oregon has offered sobering insights into the region —…

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