Letters to the Editor: I’m for Virginia Stapleton To the Editor:I’m writing in support of Virginia Stapleton for House District 21. I got to know Virginia through my work advocating for the Salem Public Library funding. Since meeting Virginia, I have come to know her…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR— Re-elect SalinasAndrea Salinas, our 6th Congressional District representative, deserves our support in November. Salinas is familiar with the problems and issues of Oregonians after serving as an advocate for labor unions, environmental groups and reproductive rights organizations in Oregon. She took…
GUEST OPINION6th Congressional District shouldn’t be competitive, but it is By RANDY STAPILUS of Oregon Capital ChronicleBy most political rules of thumb, Oregon’s 6th Congressional District race this year shouldn’t be particularly competitive. But both the Democratic and Republican national political parties have declared the district…
Editorial: Park will get crowdedKeizer Rapids Park is becoming the utility space for the aspirations and hopes of people in the community. There are many acres of park land that are home to two new turf fields, soon-to-open pickleball courts. These join the dog park…
Constitution week By RUBY PANTALONE The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service…
MANNIX MINUTES The dangers of ‘catch and release’ By KEVIN MANNIX In 2021, before I was elected to represent House District 21, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 48, which created a dangerous “catch and release” justice system for many criminals. I have consistently heard…
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