Letters To The Editor
We have seen the highest tax increase in history. With most of the state being rural, which means a lot of people have 10 to 50 miles, or even farther in some cases, to get to their job. The recent tax increase amounts to over 59 cents for a gallon of gas.
For the supposed school cuts, to say we are missing out on $2,764 in per student funding is a false premise. Your readers deserve a more accurate understanding of school funding.
Stronger citizen oversight is what is needed to enforce the elected servants to do the will of the people.
Ms. Drazan’s extremist views and agenda have been previously rejected, and the voters in Oregon should reject her second attempt to achieve her extremist agenda.
Our Commander in Chief is making very clear his desire to have the military ready and willing to follow his directions, including his goals of retribution and revenge against those who have opposed him. Portland is fighting back against his call for the mobilization of 200 Oregon National Guard and other soldiers, raising the possibility of it becoming the first city to provide the training he seeks. We can hope any could-be lemmings will recognize and loudly condemn this as a leap we should all avoid.
All citizens of the United States of America may not know they are beneficiaries of a miracle – but they should. Now.
I wish fervently that Trump were more concerned about the actual wellbeing of children and all citizens rather than creating theatrics to attempt to boost low polling numbers.
I was a regular OPB listener for over 60 years, and for most of them, as an active Republican. I had served as county campaign chair for Republican Senator Mark Hatfield… My departure as a Republican came with its conversion to the Trump MAGA Party.
“Without federal funding, many local public radio and television stations will be forced to shut down. Parents will have fewer high quality learning resources available for their children,” he said. “Millions of Americans will have less trustworthy information about their communities, states, country, and world with which to make decisions about the quality of their lives.”
I’m writing out of concern for what’s packed into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” now moving through Congress. Supporters say it helps working Americans, but rural communities like ours stand to lose the most.
How serious is the threat posed by President Donald Trump to the future of our country and constitutional democracy?
Very serious. The strongest proof yet came from the soldiers behind the President during his recent speech at Fort Bragg.
John Nelson, a former educator himself, has devoted a huge amount of time and energy serving on this board already from his current and past service in this capacity. As a former Board member, I have had the opportunity to see his thoughtfulness, concern for children and educators alike, and a genuine interest in helping improve the educational system in action.
I have known John Nelson for over 10 years, first as a SMART volunteer reader, and later in Kiwanis. John’s history of public service is impressive. He was an Elementary School teacher for 24 years with 21 years of service at the Warm Springs Elementary School.
I know John to be sincere in his support of public education, he wants the best for all the kids in D21. He is also kind, open minded, and interested in learning things himself which makes him a natural leader and facilitator.
I wholeheartedly endorse John Nelson for the Zone 4 seat on the board. Not only does he have significant experience being on the school board, he is a former educator who taught for more than 24 years.
John has served for 12 years on the board, through many challenging and turbulent times, always trying to help our school district weather the storms, while caring for and educating our children the best it can.
Trump has imposed a 46% tariff on imports from Vietnam. What is going to happen to our apple industry if Vietnam, in retaliation, stops importing our apples?
The value of an open space that we can enjoy for our health and well being cannot be underestimated. Instead of selling it to the highest bidder who will turn it into private property and use the 31 acre parcel for their own use and profit, the land should be kept for the community, plants, and animals that have an oasis there, a refuge from the highly managed orchards and encroaching development.
Yesterday I was horrified as I watched Trump AND Vance attack Zelensky. As bad as it is, if you haven't seen it, you need to. You need to know what we are living under at this time. I am certain that if the Courts do not uphold the Constitution in the next few weeks, the United States of America will no longer exist as a democracy. We are barely one right now.
Rather than focusing our efforts on mass arrests criminalizing and deporting individuals who have been here contributing to our communities and paying taxes, or have made perilous journeys in search of better lives often leaving behind families, shouldn’t our time be spent fixing our broken immigration system, deporting criminals who have committed real crimes, reducing red tape and the layers of bureaucracy that slows down and creates roadblocks in the system for present and future contributors to the betterment of our nation?
Kudos to Rachel and Aaron Carter for their award as “Philanthropic Biz of the Year” - for four years in a row!
The Carters support an impressive list of community endeavors and organizations in the Gorge. We wanted to let you know that the Carters are also Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s most generous supporters.
David Stuebe puts people over politics. He has spent his life in service to his community and to his country with 30 years in the Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel. David’s resume is impressive and speaks to how he will be as a legislator - compassionate, moderate and collaborative.
We've been fortunate to bring in high quality equipment, and make it accessible to local startups, innovators, hobbyists, businesses and of course our students. Through economic development partnerships with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the AM&F program has kept $382,000 in our region.
As mayor and a moderate conservative, his ability and track record of "working across the aisle” is impressive. In these times of political division, we need a representative who cares about ALL citizens and can secure funding to address OUR district's needs as David has done in Washougal.
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