Letter to the Editor for June 22, 2018
Harvey’s invite to D.C. more newsworthy than old photos I read with interest and dismay that the cover story on … Read more
Letter to the Editor for June 20, 2018
Breaking up families betrays tenets of Christianity I am having a hard time proclaiming myself … Read more
Letter to the Editor for June 15, 2018
U.S. acting shamefully For the first time in my life (74 years now) I am … Read more
Summit was a start
It’s impossible to know today whether Tuesday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean … Read more
Letter to the Editor for June 13, 2018
Flags were wonderful; cemetery needs work Best things first: A sincere thank you to all … Read more
It’s time to pardon the Hammonds
Perhaps the most galling legacy of the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge … Read more
Holding people accountable for their own words
The ubiquity of Donald Trump in the national conversation, no matter the topic, reminds me … Read more
Vaccine progress reversal
Oregon’s progress on vaccinating younger children against preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough … Read more
Secrecy and the Gorge fire
Oregon’s Constitution is admirably clear and brief in describing how justice must be administered in … Read more
Excited about the future of Churchill
We’re always excited about the possibility that one of Baker City’s historic buildings not only … Read more
Letter to the Editor for May 21, 2018
Schools should teach evolution and creation It has come to my attention that science classes … Read more
Letter to the Editor for May 18, 2018
We’re creating a society of whiners, not winners As I watched the news, I’m bombarded … Read more
Letter to the Editor for May 16, 2018
I like deer — in their normal habitat out of town In a recent article … Read more
Hearing veterans’ stories
May has marked what we hope is a trend in the community — scheduling special … Read more
Letters to the Editor for May 11, 2018
City, county need to learn about budgeting I always thought balancing the budget meant don’t … Read more
Dealing with deer?
The Baker City Council is talking about deer. This is quite a different thing than … Read more
Letters to the Editor for May 9, 2018
Republicans need to think about general election too To Republican primary voters: If you want … Read more
Letter to the Editor for May 7, 2018
Harvey has done amazing job; no need to change now Why change leadership now? Those … Read more
Letters to the Editor for May 4, 2018
Nichols the best choice to lead Baker County Bruce Nichols’ no-nonsense approach and his professional … Read more
Letters to the Editor for May 2, 2018
Brent Kerns has the skills to serve as Justice of the Peace I am writing … Read more
Letters to the Editor for April 30, 2018
Nichols has the skills to be an effective County Commission chairman I urge you to … Read more
Letters to the Editor for April 27, 2018
Bruce Nichols the best choice for Commission chairman I am writing this letter in support … Read more
Letters to the Editor for April 25, 2018
Bill Harvey has earned another term as commissioner I am supporting re-electing Bill Harvey for … Read more
Letters to the Editor for April 20, 2018
Parenting is a key to preventing violence We are so busy, it seems, trying to … 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
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
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
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
Oregon’s numbers fall short
In the curious form of mathematics that apparently is practiced in Salem, the way to … 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
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
