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Column: I wore the uniform; we can all wear the values

There is something about flying an Apache helicopter at 1,000 feet over hostile terrain that helps you understand…

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Column: Independent Gen Zers will decide elections from now on

For generations, American elections have been decided by voters in swing states. An under-reported political earthquake has occurred…

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POINT: Even when on target, polls hurt our democracy

Americans are blessed to have the First Amendment, including prohibitions against governments abridging freedom of speech and of…

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COUNTERPOINT: Polls provide data voters need for informed decisions

With days before the 2024 election, pollsters were working overtime to determine the state of what appeared to…

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Column: Redmond is ready for new city leadership

I currently serve on the Redmond City Council. Since I announced my run for mayor, I have been…

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From My Corner: The time has come

It is an extraordinary privilege to own a newspaper. My life has been immeasurably enriched by my connections…

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Chavez-DeRemer: Congress comes to Redmond

Earlier this month, I brought Congress to Central Oregon for the first time in almost 20 years for…

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Column: OWRD director’s vision for Oregon’s water future

As the new director of the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD), I am honored to lead the agency…

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Column: Only active management can prevent forest fires

The 2024 wildfire season isn’t even over, and millions acres of U.S. land have already burned. As climate…

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Morris: Redmond Senior Center a place to belong

Nestled in the heart of Redmond, the Redmond Senior Center isn’t just a gathering spot for older adults.…

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