Letter of the Week
Kommissar Daly's "jokes" are particularly UNFUNNY, insensitive and demeaning to women and those 5% (reported) of male victims of domestic violence and battery. I am personally repulsed by his remarks on behalf of my late mother, herself a victim of my late father's brutality for many years.
Daly Doesn’t Get It
Don’t Pillory Pronghorn
I'm writing in response to the recent article on Destination Resort Reforms. I agree with the tone and direction of the article, however, the oversimplified and somewhat negative characterization of Pronghorn was unfortunate.
Peter Pothole (The Parkway Rhyme)
I have been following the blog at the end of the 'Road to Nowhere' story, published in April. The comments are great, and I came up with a little ditty that sums up the 'potholes' (as Aussie put it) at the heart of ODOT.
Show GOP The Door
I just finished the book "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. It tells the true story of Mr.
Bipartisan Brew Buddies
Greg Walden and Peter DeFazio have been ripping into each other lately over timber payments, but they're united across party lines in their appreciation of a good beer.
Tuscan Syndrome Gets Out of Control
The Eye was watching the local news on KTVZ one night last week when an ad for something called "Tuscany Pines" came on. We had to rub our eyes (and ears).
Lance Armstrong He Ain’t
Gov. Ted Kulongoski rode a bicycle from the governor's mansion to the state capitol Monday to encourage people to seek alternatives to car commuting, but the feat didn't impress The Oregonian's editorial writers much.
We’re Number Two — In Overpriced Houses
Bend has earned a high spot on a national list again, although this time it's an honor that we probably would just as soon pass up.
Wyden Gets Off the Fence — Finally
Sen. Ron Wyden, one of Oregon's superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention, announced his support for Barack Obama today - a day after Obama had clinched the nomination.

