I am an avid believer in our waterways, the recreation they provide, and that water safety is essential. I also support a variety of physical exercise and the benefits, but I also…
Category: Op-Ed
OP/ED: The high road or low road?
OIOpublisher By John Rogan Hitler is perceived as the major villain of the 20th century. However what is frequently overlooked is that none of his atrocities could have been accomplished had not…
Tillamook County deserves a sheriff that is honest and knowledgeable — Deputy Brown is neither.
To the Editor: Deputy Brown advertises himself as an honest and knowledgeable officer. However, this is not my experience with him. As a defense attorney in Tillamook County my office has had…
Recent Political Mailer – Don’t Believe It; Debbie Boothe-Schmidt Best Choice for Representative for District 32
A consultant-created large mailer from the Republican candidate for Oregon Representative for District 32 just arrived. It reminds me of recent County level campaigns where undefined “rural values” are represented as the…
LIFE BYTES: Ten Thousand Miles
By Kay Stoltz I know about aging. I have been at it a long time. Let me tell you what I know. The first hint was a diagnosis of presbyopia. Google calls…
Jobs and a Healthy Environment are not Mutually Exclusive – Elect New Leaders, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for House District 32
We all want our families to be able to have reliable, good-paying jobs now and in the future. But the corporate interests behind Timber Unity PAC, along with Koch Industries and other…
Endorsements for David Gomberg, House District #10 and Suzanne Weber, House District #32
After careful thought I am endorsing David Gomberg for House District #10 and Suzanne Weber for House District #32. I have worked extensively with both over the last 7 years. Both candidates…
Send someone to Salem who will work for us: Melissa Cribbins for State Senate, District 5
In June of 2019, the Republicans in our state legislature didn’t show up for work because they didn’t want to vote on a cap-and-trade bill; HB 2020. They didn’t want to do…
Support for Suzanne Weber, House District 32
To the Editor: Now is the time to vote for our community of House District 32 and not for just a rubber stamp of Portland politicians. Suzanne Weber has my support and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Money of Politics
As our community continues to suffer under the restrictions imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19, and we hear of students deprived the opportunity to learn because their families cannot afford adequate…