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Column: Obey the ombudsmen and ombudswomen

During the past week the administration at Upper Metolius State College of Engineering and Poetry completed beta testing ...

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Column: School board should protect intellectual freedom

My name is Ashley Proctor, and I’m running for the Redmond School Board because I believe in a ...

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Column: Put students first — every student, every time

Our public schools need real leadership from their school boards. Focused leadership. Most importantly, they need adults who ...

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Column: Mothers are miracles

We moms get tired of being a woman sometimes. Doing laundry, lots of errands and games, the need ...

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Column: Literacy, attendence, grad rates improving at Redmond shools

When people think about the most important elections, school boards rarely come to mind. But they are incredibly ...

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Column: Inaction not an option for Oregon’s beleagured transportation system

As the mayor of Redmond and as a 45-year resident, I know how essential it is to have ...

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Column: Hear clear, and see the signs of spring

Is there stigma associated with wearing hearing aids? I’m about a month into that new stage of my ...

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Column: Vote for Republicans in May election

Our primary election is May 20 and every vote will count. The statistics show that less people vote ...

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Column: Education system is in need of meaningful change

As a child, I often found myself in spaces where every adult was greeted with warmth and attention, ...

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Column: Keeping recreation accessible and affordable

My name is Katie Jalo. I’m running for Redmond Area Park and Recreation District board position #1. I ...

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