Deanna Palm is a Hillsboro resident and a former Zone 7 PCC Director When I think of Kristi Wilson, many qualities come to mind: A tireless worker with nearly two decades of experience and public service in Washington County. A champion in advancing career opportunities for youth and adults. A[Read More…]
Opinion
From the newsroom: Writing a letter to the editor
While our newspaper doesn’t have an “opinion desk,” we welcome letters to the editor from our readers. Here are some tips and ideas to writing a good letter, as well as our letter writing policies. Anyone can write a letter to our publication, but we do prefer local readers, and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: In response to Oregon Hunters Association migratory habitat letter
Don Backman is a resident of Bay City. I read with interest the article which you published (“Letter to the Editor: Oregon Hunters Association, Nov. 11″) from Jim Akenson, Senior Conservation Director, Oregon Hunters Association, and Lori McKinnon, President, Coastal Farm & Ranch. They raise a very important point. While[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Oregon Hunters Association
Jim Akenson, Senior Conservation Director, OHA, and Lori McKinnon, President, Coastal Farm & Ranch Oregon Hunters Association (OHA), a group of conservation-minded sportsmen, urges Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to develop and implement a policy to enhance and conserve migratory habitat for big game, and all wildlife that[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Vote Republican
Judy Hixson is a Seaside resident There is no question we are living in unprecedented times. Our state faces so many issues that could be rectified if our elected legislators and officials would Do the Right Thing! Our governor and her Democrat leaders have refused to protect citizens and businesses by[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Elect Weber for Oregon House District 32
Gretchen B. Allen is a CPA and a resident of Astoria. Suzanne Weber is accused by her opponent Debbie Boothe Schmidt of wanting to reduce school funding because of her stance on the Student Success Act or Corporate Activity (CAT Tax) affecting Oregon’s small businesses. As a business consultant and tax[Read More…]
Nine letters to the editor as House District 32 race heats up
Vineeta Lower is a Seaside resident and a former Republican candidate for House District 32. In 2018, Representative Mitchell won by less than 5% and just a few short months later it was apparent that she did not represent the people of House District 32. Rather, she represented the big[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Let voters decide on cap and trade
A log truck parks in front of Oregon’s capitol in June 2019 at a Timber Unity protest. Photo: Kevin Magwood Adam Lardy, Buxton resident, Vice President and founding board member of Timber Unity I never thought my voice mattered in politics and so I wasn’t involved much. It seemed the politicians[Read More…]
Opinion | Bring the Forest Home on March 16 and support Washington County Students
The Lone Fir Tree Farm, a Gales Creek member of the Washington County Small Woodlands Association. Photo: Chas Hundley It would be a rare person who didn’t appreciate the beauty of our woodlands and native plants. The Pacific Northwest is acclaimed as one of the best places in the world[Read More…]
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