Kirby Neumann-Rea: Don't lean on the AI crutch for work you can do yourself
An ad line seen on Facebook proclaims: “New AI-powered software creates ghostwriter-level fiction books in under 90 minutes.” I am writing a book. I’m a walking cliche — a retired ...
Jeb Bladine: Legislature tosses transparency, citizen rights
Sometimes, I wonder if state legislators care about law-making transparency, or even bother to read proposed bills before voting on them. As evidence, look no further than the 2026 legislative session. Locally, ...
Jonah Goldberg: Iran war could shape policy for decades
By JONAH GOLDBERG The Iran war that never really ended is back on. Like everybody else, including members of the Trump administration and Iranian regime, I have no idea how it will end. But it eventually ...
The Conversation: Electronic warfare threatens safety of ships and crews
By ANNA RAYMAKEROf the Georgia Institute of Technology The war in Iran has dominated headlines in recent months with reports of airstrikes and other military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, ...
Investigating the Bible: Hidden treasure, untapped power
In the southwest corner of Oregon is the unincorporated community of Kerby. It’s listed as a ghost town, for old buildings still stand from the mid-1800s, when it was a gold-mining town. ...
Gary Conklin: Novel suggestion raised on road project funding
Public affairs advocate Rick Metsger, a former legislator, has waded into the deep end of the pool by suggesting a bold idea for funding major transportation projects in Oregon — creation of a new state agency. Before rolling your eyes, hear him out.
Jeb Bladine: Scientists restore access to climate data
Decades ago, a NASA scientist told a U.S. Senate committee that human-caused “global warming” had begun, launching a wave of forums, programs and civic discussions focused on future risks. ...
Jonah Goldberg: Both right and left need to confront their own radicals
It’s starting to sound like we’re in the middle of the Spanish Civil War. For those of you who forgot, the Spanish Civil War was the great prequel to World War II, one in which the combatants ...
Investigating the Bible: Christmas in the summer
Jim Cymbala is pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle. One hot August evening (90 degrees), he felt led to have his congregation sing, “Silent Night, Holy Night.” A drunk stopped to listen. Confused, ...
Quirk of the Week: North county whirl
Ankhs, horse rings and a thick pickin’ of ponderables in Yamhill, Carlton and Gaston The far north and south reaches of Yamhill County contain rich troves of Quirk. Greater Yamhill/Carlton/Gaston ...
Adam Davis: Communities coming together to make more of nation's 250th
As our country reaches the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, we’re not gliding into the celebratory or joyous moment we might have been.
David Sumner: All men are created equal too powerful to be thwarted
Part of my teaching assignment at Linfield is “American Dreaming,” a course that tells the American story, from first contact to ChatGPT, through literature.
Kirby Neumann-Rea: O say, can you see rockets’ red glare?
On June 27, a week before Independence Day, someone began setting off illegal fireworks a block away. It started about 10 p.m., the same time as the night before.
Jeb Bladine: Changed America shares McMinnville birthday
Happy Birthday, America. My, how you’ve changed! I remember when you were a youthful 200 years old. Who could forget your 1976 McMinnville birthday party: huge parade with downtown streets packed ...
Margaret Cross: Nostalgic for true ideals of our founders
If you like fireworks, a steak on the grill and a day off, have a good time. Don’t whine about the cost.
