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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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Column: What’s next for Redmond?
A naked calendar shouts accusations of a lackadaisical life, the creeping virus of non-involvement, and just plain boredom. ...
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Column: Vote in favor of rec center operations levy
Suppose you and your spouse have saved for years. You were able to buy a small starter house ...
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Column: Removing barriers to abundant, affordable housing
The United States faces a housing affordability crisis, and local governments share a significant part of the blame. ...
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Vertrees: Noodling on marijuana, far-away representatives
Unless you have your head buried in the sand, you must be aware that we have a national, ...
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Column: Mayor touts accomplishments, says more ahead in another term
Redmond has been my home since 1979. I have been the city attorney (1979-1996), a private attorney (1983 ...
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Column: City needs common sense, long-term planning
As a 24-year former city councilor, and now as an observer from the outside, I’ve gained a deeper ...
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Column: More regulations are not the answer to wildfires and property insurance
It doesn’t take a climate scientist to tell you that wildfires are wreaking havoc on large swaths of ...