In a few days, high school seniors across Wallowa County will graduate from high school. The ceremony is often referred to as commencement. It is a time of moving forward and also looking back.
Students will leave the relative safety of the...
In an effort to keep your readers informed about events taking place in Joseph, I need to point o
I did not attend the Walden Town Hall in Wallowa, but I have heard about it. I heard that some people spoke eloquently about the need for adequate and affordable health care, and I heard of a few people who expressed themselves in angry voices.
It has been heartening to see support for public libraries in Wallowa County over the past few weeks as the announcement of budget cuts began to filter out.
Due to the loss of a federal funding program, the county commissioners are being forced...
In his letter last week about David Van Doozer’s case, Bob McFaul rightly asked, “What changed?” How could a grand jury have indicted over something that the criminal jury rejected in 50 minutes? How could a civil jury have then...
It has been heartening to see support for public libraries in Wallowa County over the past few weeks as the announcement of budget cuts began to filter out.
Due to the loss of a federal funding program, the county commissioners are being forced...
ODFW not doing the elk or ranchers any favors
I am in support of Mike and Pam Harshfield. I believe the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife did not fulfill its responsibilities to the care and welfare of the elk.
ODFW doesn’t...
Regarding last week’s front page headline story pertaining to the legal action of David Van Doozier against the Willises, I’ll qualify myself by saying I know neither party.
Several years ago, I attended a social function, which...
Court story reporting seems one-sided
I was very disappointed to read what appeared to be a paid advertisement regarding a recent court case. The one-sided reporting is outlandish.
I have known the Willises for well over 10 years...
If you’re a registered voter –– and we sincerely hope you are –– your ballot for the May election should have already arrived in your mailbox or will shortly.
This election is a far cry from last...