Opinion
Capital Chatter: A farewell to Peter Courtney
A while ago, a friend mentioned that he didn’t care for Peter Courtney. “Why,” I inquired, expecting a ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Free speech in the Legislature
After three years, four months and 20 days, state Sen. Brian Boquist no longer was a threat to ... Read more
News
GOP slows but doesn’t stop Democratic gains in Central Oregon
At the beginning of 2022, Deschutes County was going to be the place where Democrats would show their ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Prospects for bipartisanship took dim
I hope I’m wrong. Based on the Nov. 8 election results, prospects for bipartisanship in the 2023 Legislature ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Gratitude, the Oregon way
On this Thanksgiving weekend, I am grateful for many things. Here is a varied selection: Governor’s trade mission ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Kotek can restart county-state relationships, but she must listen
Gov.-elect Tina Kotek should consider Oregon’s county commissioners as her partners in government, not mere stakeholders. They made ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Election endorsements still have a role to play
Democrat Tina Kotek apparently will be Oregon’s next governor, although Republican Christine Drazan’s campaign on Thursday afternoon urged ... Read more
Opinion
Opinion: Reflecting on Sen. Hatfield, leadership
“COURAGE.” In 1966, billboards around the state displayed that one word. It was part of then Gov. Mark ... Read more
News
Kristof’s red-letter givers fuel early bid for Oregon governor
Nicholas Kristof’s relationships formed over decades as a journalist are showing up in a strong wave of “red ... Read more
News
BOOMTIME! – A bubble of babies born after WWII changed America
Armistice Day – Nov. 11, 1945: It wouldn’t be called Veterans Day for another eight years, but the ... Read more