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Column: How Trump can make AI safe

The United States is racing to build the most powerful technology in human history — and the truth…

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Column: Classes kick off at Upper Metolius State

In preparation for the resumption of classes at Upper Metolius State College of Engineering and Poetry, floors have…

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Column: Trump ‘puts a bit of a stick about’ and frightens our friends

President-elect Donald Trump is “putting a bit of stick about.” That is a British expression meaning as it…

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Column: My frightening, splendid Christmas in the ER

Most people have horror stories about emergency rooms. Whether in Boston, Washington or Los Angeles, the stories are…

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Column: Reclaiming self-governance in a season of opportunity

For the first time in 75 years, “democracy” (majority rule) appears in English text more than “republic” (representative…

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Column: Fact-checking has always been elemental part of journalism

A whole new area of endeavor is opening up for the entrepreneurial. Name it after the ancient Greek…

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Capital Chatter: A journalism inspiration and Myrtle’s memorial

In a small but very personal way, Elmer C. Fricke changed the course of Oregon journalism. This is…

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Column: Levy’s defeat indicative of community mistrust

The latest Redmond Area Parks and Recreation operations levy was voted down in November, and it still bothers…

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Column: Preparing for 2025 with a positive state of mind

It would be easy to argue against making New Year’s resolutions. They’re hard to keep and, often, too…

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Column: The crisis in journalism — more reporting needed

There is a lot of dither about the future of journalism. Make no mistake, it is the essential…

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