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Letters to the Editor: Wolves, Summit Closing, Natural World and the President

Readers reactions to stories from the past week
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In response to, “I for one believe we should be allowed to kill wolves,” (12/20) In response to Melissa Hogan’s request for why it’s good to reintroduce wolves, my best answer is to view the short (5 minute) film, “How wolves change rivers.” It shows the remarkably extensive positive effects of wolves in the environment. […]

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Letters to the Editor May 8-15

Readers respond to Greg Walden’s AHCA, proposed bike lanes, prescribed burns and that whitewater park
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Whitewater Park Do you pay property taxes? Over 20 percent of your property taxes goes to Bend Park and Recreation. I love our parks and facilities however the amount of money spent on the Whitewater Park is criminal. The safe passage is virtually the same as last year. Cement dribbled in cracks did nothing to […]

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Letters to the Editor: May 2- May 8

Readers react to 31% increase in homelessness in C.O and more
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Bend-La Pine School Board Bond May 16 A characteristic that defines a high-quality community is its support for its public schools and the Bend La Pine Schools has enjoyed tremendous backing. Our community continually sends the message that we care about the quality of education for our young people and the environment in which they […]

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Letters 4/12-19

Readers react to the COCC payroll cuts, the Knute Buehler town hall and more
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Respecting Wildlife In March, a non-target Oregon wolf and Idaho family dog were killed by explosive cyanide devices (M-44s) bated for coyotes. The Idaho State Journal reported that a 14-year-old boy was walking beside his dog when a cyanide bomb exploded, was knocked down and covered with cyanide while watching his dog die 500 yards […]

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ENDORSEMENT:

Carrie McPherson Douglass for Bend-La Pine School Board
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ENDORSEMENT for Administrative School District Zone 7 At Large (Bend-La Pine School Board): Carrie McPherson Douglass See video of our endorsement interviews below. In this race, each of the three candidates brings something valuable to the table, but we believe strongly that the Bend-LaPine School Board needs more members with education backgrounds. School board members […]

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Letters 4/5-4/11

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Feeling the Heat: Knopp & Whisnant Get Grilled at Town Hall in Bend (3/31) Oh, Whisnant got pretty aggressive at the Sunriver town hall too. Knopp actually had to stop him because it was getting embarrassing. It was pathetic to see our “representative” get visually heated when anyone made a comment that opposed his point […]

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Letters 3/29-4/4

Readers weigh in on the state of heath care, #45 and the Californian beer invasion
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President Trump Am I the only one who suspects Trump became president solely to further his personal empire? He openly refuses to divulge his taxes and recuse himself from his businesses. He antagonizes our allies with demands for financial parity while publicly admiring Putin: who infamously has built a personal fortune at the expense of […]

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Letters 3/22-29

How to submit a letter to Walden & more
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Weed + Christians To Whomever, In the great words of the Lord (also the words he gave The Beatles): I am you, you are me We are one and we are all Together All we need is love… but patience helps too! And with that being said, an opinion is just that and should not […]

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