Letters To Editor

The editorial “Thou Mayest” (March 6) harks back to the drafting of the Constitution and earlier.

In the fall of 1900, as the last of Wallowa County’s elk were being decimated, county commissioners sent a letter to the Secretary of Interior asking for help. The problem? Nez Perce were maki…

I wonder if any readers might have pictures of the wrecked airplane located at Fairview Bar on the Wench River, 10 miles West of Troy, Oregon? 

We have been watching the construction of the new Enterprise City Hall – along with many other Wallowa County folks. As ardent viewers, we want to thank the capable team of Wellens-Farwell Con…

I wonder why so many people in the present United States of America know so little about their own country. I try to explore reasons for this seeming lack of general knowledge about what it me…

The Golden Arrow 4-H Club had a meeting on January 22, 2019. We went over rules and important dates. We also filled out enrollment forms. We have 36 members.

Let's make this short and simple: If our billionaire president wants a wall that won't cost the American one dime as promised, how about he and some of his billionaire pals pay for it themselves.

To the citizens of our area and especially to the ones in Wallowa County: We are a great country already in spite of the slogan “Make America Great Again”. The Wallowa County Chamber of Commer…

I had to laugh out loud at the front page article “A Citizens Guide to finding your voice at the Capitol!” If you are a God fearing, patriotic conservative you haven’t had a voice in Salem in …

I read the article in the latest Chieftain, regarding Oregon SB501. The article said it would require you to get a permit for any gun transaction. The article fails to mention, it is much more…

I would like to request that people quit dumping their cats on Alder Slope and other populated rural areas. It may look wild up here, but there are residences all over the Slope. We struggle w…

My name is Alona Yost. I am a freshman at Enterprise High School, and for my FCCLA S.T.A.R. project this year my partner, Elena Huwe and I decided to host a Parents' Night Out. It will take pl…

To the editor:

To the editor:

To the editor:

In her Nov. 28 opinion column, Anita VanGrunsven quotes Joseph Stalin, who ruled the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1953, was a U.S. WWII ally against the Germans, a dictator and a monster of execu…

We very much appreciate the article in last week’s paper, “Scout leaders approve moving memorial bridge.” The Blue Mountain Council of Boy Scouts deserves a big “thank you” for making the brid…

Congratulations to the Wallowa Football Team. It has been amazing watching this group of kids work together each year with a goal of “making state playoffs.”

In the ‘70s and ‘80s when I was purchaser representative for the sales Boise Cascade purchased, the forest service sale reps were experienced dirt foresters with common sense.

I am a Republican and not proud to be a Republican at this time.

This week, we received a survey in the mail from an organization that calls itself Judicial Watch. I suppose most other people in the community also received this.

Shame on the government (federal, state, local) for “honoring veterans” on Monday, Nov. 12, when Veteran’s Day should always be Nov. 11.

Wallowa County is fortunate to have the level and variety of medical services that it has. One of the many elements that enhance these services is the availability of the Life Flight Network i…

What fun!

I was pleased when the Wallowa County Commissioners’ election became nonpartisan.

Mike Koloski Enterprise

What has happened to our democracy?

I have practiced law for nearly 30 years and began practicing in Wallowa and Union counties when I moved to northeastern Oregon in 2000. I met Wes Williams within months of coming to this area…

I have voted for Greg Walden in the past. But this time I won’t and here’s why: Mr. Walden has said numerous time he supports continued health insurance coverage of pre-existing conditions. Th…

I am writing to support Greg Walden for Congress because of what he did to help Dwight and Steven Hammond when they were unjustly imprisoned.

I am supporting and voting for Wes Williams for circuit court judge for Union and Wallowa counties.

I have practiced law in this community with Wes Williams for almost 20 years. The voters should know what they will be getting if he is elected judge.

According to state records, the death penalty in Oregon has been carried out on almost 60 individuals since 1904 at taxpayer expense.

Rep. Greg Walden is running for re-election to represent Oregon in Congress.. His opponent is Jamie McCleod-Skinner a left-wing politician from Santa Clara, Calif., and Phoenix, Ariz.

Goebel-Burns a great candidate

Wes always will do the right thing

Walden funded by opioid makers

Wes believes in justice for all

Wes care deeply about the law

Wes has range of court experience

Les knows the law, and people

Walden lied on health care issue

We support Wes Williams for Circuit Court judge in November.

Gov. Kate Brown appointed Wallowa County District Attorney Mona K. Williams to the position of Circuit Court Judge in mid-2018 after conducting a thorough review and vetting of professional cr…

I support Wes Williams for Circuit Court Judge.

Interesting guest column by Chantay Jett about the need for a combined mental health care facility due to the numbers of clients in the community.