Letters to the Editor for April 20, 2018
Parenting is a key to preventing violence We are so busy, it seems, trying to figure out why our kids … Read more
ODFW always seems to answer (or return) my call
Brian Ratliff must have been tired of hearing my voice on his cellphone. I was … Read more
Biomass and Baker
We’re happy for Lakeview, a small town with economic challenges not so dissimilar from Baker … Read more
Beautify Baker: A great idea
We’re fans of Oregon’s Adopt-A-Highway program but we also recognize that trash is rather less … Read more
Letters to the Editor for April 13, 2018
Hermann best-qualified for Justice of the Peace I am writing in support of the candidacy … Read more
Surprisingly charmed by a town’s invented theme
I went to Leavenworth, Washington, expecting to dislike the place, and possibly even to detest … Read more
County should go after fines
Baker County is owed almost $3.5 million, but this impressive sum doesn’t represent the proverbial … Read more
Wolves and cattle
For most of the past decade Oregon’s debate over wolves and their killing of livestock … Read more
April 15 should be studded tire day
The Oregon Department of Transportation, in announcing that the deadline to remove studded tires was … Read more
Emotion vs. science in the role of nuclear power
I’m not certain what an “antigravity car” is, but half a century ago some terrifically … Read more
Letter to the Editor for April 6, 2018
Brent Kerns well-suited for Justice of the Peace I am glad that Brent Kerns has … Read more
Keep Rally rolling on
We didn’t know quite what to expect back in 2006 after we took a phone … Read more
Letters to the Editor for April 4, 2018
A World War II veteran’s take on the debate over gun control I’m hearing much … Read more
Letter to the editor for March 30, 2018
Harvey deserves vote I have personally sat in on commission meetings at the Courthouse and … Read more
Skyscrapers and Baker City? Not so farfetched
I’ve been thinking recently of skyscrapers and of Baker City. A peculiar combination, perhaps, but … Read more
Letter to the editor for March 28, 2018
Violence is the problem The drums of “Gun Violence” are sounding with ever increasing volume … Read more
Book renews appreciation for First Amendment
The First Amendment might be the part of the Bill of Rights that’s easiest to … Read more
Oregon’s numbers fall short
In the curious form of mathematics that apparently is practiced in Salem, the way to … Read more
Restricting reporters
We’re disappointed that we weren’t able to report on the March 14 walkout at Baker … Read more
Letter to the Editor for March 19, 2018
OTEC puts up obstacles to running for its board I recently listened to a program … Read more
Forest Service buys rigs but struggles to fix trails
I have a great fondness for the people who cut logs that block hiking trails. … Read more
Letter to the Editor for March 16, 2018
Proud of students, dismayed by some adults’ reactions In hearing about the recent 17-minute walkout … Read more
Letter to the Editor for March 12, 2018
Bill in Congress would help TV translator district Last year many Union and Baker County … Read more
Letter to the Editor for March 14, 2018
We should be studying the causes of gun violence There were two articles on the … Read more
Symbolism and some substance
There are multiple ways Baker High School students could honor the victims of the Feb. … Read more
Land sale is sensible
Baker City’s tentative plan to pay the estimated $930,000 cost to replace the irrigation system … Read more
A glimpse into the Communist fears of the ’50s
It’s no secret that America was more than a little bit worried about Communists during … Read more
Letters to the Editor for March 7, 2018
Baker’s first baby from 1926 In reading Juanita Van Cleave’s obituary I would like to … Read more
BHS girls basketball makes us proud
The Baker High School girls basketball team has been almost perfect this season. Actually they … Read more
Time to decide on tree trims
There is an inherent conflict between the trees that beautify our city and the power … Read more
Letters to the Editor for March 2, 2018
City Council acting like it has someone else’s credit card Let me understand: the city … Read more
Automakers missing the mark with minivans
Honda’s latest Odyssey minivan is a fine vehicle, I’m sure, but the company’s engineers apparently … Read more
Salt shows again that it’s useful
Another snowstorm, another relatively tranquil period on Interstate 84 through Northeastern Oregon. There are myriad … Read more
Letter to the Editor for Feb. 26, 2018
Don’t let Forest Service restrict motorized access In the next few months, we anticipate the … Read more
February whims: Buttercups and polar winds
Not long after I photographed buttercup blossoms I was trying to thaw my frozen nostrils … Read more
