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Patrick: Redmond voters must think through May ballot questions

There was a note a short time ago from Mayor Ed Fitch about changes both he and the…

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Column: Old growth is burning up in wildfires. This calls for better land management

In December, the Biden Administration announced its long-awaited policy to conserve old growth forests on lands managed by…

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Column: Expand the number of Deschutes County commissioners

Years ago, while working as a reporter in Oregon, I was tasked with covering county commissioners. At the…

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Column: A new thinker and something to think about

A friend sent me a name, asking if I had heard of the person. I hadn’t. But I…

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Bookshelf: Library events fill social calendar, fuel connection

I recently filled my future free time with events from the library. I feel excited, yet slightly anxious,…

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Column: Addiction and rehabilitation

Which comes first, addiction or rehabilitation? It’s a silly question, I know. Addiction first, then rehab, then relapse,…

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Barker: Walk for health and human connection

It was foggy. I wasn’t sure the sun had risen yet, but I could see enough for my…

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Vertrees: Winter driving tips and trips

When it comes to winter driving, I’d call myself seasoned and confident. I have more than 60 years…

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REMEMBER WHEN: Some old memories of downtown Redmond

You might be old — If you remember that the Brand Restaurant was on Sixth Street before the…

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Offbeat Oregon: Decade-long dam dispute was finally resolved with dynamite

In the small hours of the morning of Aug. 16, 1906, a powerful explosion jolted residents awake near…

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