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Editorial: Those who step up in times of need deserve our thanks
When the people of Sweet Home turn out for the Grand Parade at Sportsman’s Holiday a month from…
June 6, 2017
Bill before Senate lines up barrels on gun rights
Apparently, Oregon is tired of being a continual runner-up to California when it comes to restrictive gun control…
May 30, 2017
Editorial: New emphasis on physical education, forestry, are steps in right direction
Regular readers of this page have likely noticed that we strongly support providing our community’s schoolchildren with practical…
May 23, 2017
Letters to the editor May 16, 2017
Sad that circus is coming to town Editor: It was such a sad day when I learned that…
May 16, 2017
OSAA should take steps to level playing field for kids
In last week’s edition we reported how the Oregon School Activities Association is in the process of redistricting…
May 16, 2017
Letters to the editor May 9, 2017
Burning wood more than it appears Editor: I was talking to this old guy at the Vets and…
May 9, 2017
Editorial: When regulators get aggressive, it’s bad news
Mats Järlström might be giving the state of Oregon a black eye over a yellow light. He’s gotten…
May 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor May 2, 2017
Research lacking in religion attack Editor: I can’t imagine where Diane Daiute gets her information on what Christians…
May 2, 2017
Editorial: Solutions to chamber woes must come from community
It’s evident that our Chamber of Commerce is on the ropes. It’s no secret to anyone involved in…
May 2, 2017
Writer distorts who people of faith are
Editor: Personally, I’m tired of hearing from the radical left-leaning crime party, their misguided members, and also from…
April 25, 2017
Editorial: Even for tax-averse, school bond as good as it’s going to get
Sweet Home School District is asking voters to approve a $4 million general obligation bond. In this case,…
April 18, 2017
Legislature seems bent on new freedom: from responsibility
Sen. Dennis Lithicum Legislatures all across the nation are now besieging their citizenry with innumerable laws, regulations and…
April 11, 2017
Editorial: Governor talks good line, but actions speak louder than words
It’s a little bit of a shot in the arm to have the governor pay us a visit…
April 4, 2017
Appreciate doctors this Thursday
Editor: As we prepare to celebrate Doctors’ Day on March 30, we are pleased to acknowledge and thank…
March 28, 2017
Health care fixes start with costs
Editor: A recent report from the Oregon Governor’s Office attempts to make it clear: Anything “Republicans” do to…
March 28, 2017
Editorial: To really solve our problems, senators need to extend a hand
It’s not hard to find fault with President Trump. His often boorish behavior and shotgun approach to factuality…
March 21, 2017
Officials standing up to governor bodes well for residents
We’ve been critical of Gov. Kate Brown’s lack of decisive policies that, if implemented, would benefit the majority…
March 7, 2017
Letters to the Editor February 28, 2017
Greed is industry’s problem, not laws Editor: “Even with a united government in 2017, it will be an…
February 28, 2017
Editorial: City’s proposed exclusion law needs tweaks
We appreciate that City Council members Diane Gerson, James Goble and Dave Trask have voiced concerns about the…
February 21, 2017
Editorial: History can come back to bite us, one way or another
University of Oregon President Robert Schill last week announced a decision that the name of University of Oregon…
February 7, 2017
Letters to the Editor January 31,2017
What, exactly, are Republicans up to? Editor: Since the Republicans took back the House in 2010, they have…
January 31, 2017
Editorial: Plans for local schools have upside that could pay off for kids
Over the past several issues we have reported some of the strategies Sweet Home School District Supt. Tom…
January 31, 2017
Letters to the Editor January 24,2017
Left can’t accept ideas not theirs Editor: If nothing else, this election process clearly shows what the Left…
January 24, 2017
Editorial: New President Trump has work cut out for him
It’s a new day in America. After eight years, Baruch Obama no longer sits in the Oval Office.…
January 24, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Online criticism of FLOTUS vile, foul
Editor: I’m sure all the people who see Michelle Obama as an “ape in heels” will be proud…
January 17, 2017