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.
Investigating the Bible: July Fourth prayers
Will Rogers was a beloved Native American humorist of the 1920s until 1935. A popular quote from him is about politicians: “Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now what’s going to ...
Quirk of the Week: Roadside roundup
“The whole universe is a complex of rhythms.” – Tom Robbins, “Another Roadside Attraction” The roadside roundup continues after last week’s start at the inimitable ...
What in the Yamhill: Carlton and Lafayette honor U.S. presidents on roadways
When you hear the names Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison, you likely think of the first four presidents of the United States. Those names are also ways to navigate the roads of Carlton and Lafayette. With ...
Sheri King: Looking back in history at Oregon's first Fourths
On July 4th of 1846, Oregon was not yet even an incorporated territory of the U.S., much less a state. But that didn’t keep Oregon’s earliest American pioneers from celebrating their country’s birthday on the Pacific shores.
Jeb Bladine: A time for public opinion on housing projects
Complex issues drive the development of McMinnville. Housing is one prominent topic these days, with complexities that extend to housing types and locations, traffic flow and safety, downtown parking ...
Kathryn Hickok: New York says “Yes” to scholarships — Oregon should, too
Governor Kathy Hochul announced May 5 that she intends to opt New York into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), pending additional information expected from the U.S. Treasury Department later this year. This good news makes Gov. Hochul the 30th governor signaling intent to participate in the FSTC and the second Democrat, after Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
Investigating the Bible: Be angry without sin
A man spent three and a half frustrating hours at the Department of Motor Vehicles and then went to buy his son a baseball bat. As he made the purchase, the woman clerk asked, “Cash or credit?” ...
Jonah Goldberg: Trump's second term an embarassing spectacle
About the writer: Conservative D.C.-based commentator Jonah Goldberg serves as editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, hosts The Remnant podcast, authors a weekly Los Angeles Times column, holds a chair with ...
Quirk of the Week: Not just another roadside attraction
Life was a service station for Chuck Kadell. And a fanciful gasoline service station honors the late community volunteer. No gas is pumped at Chuck’s Hwy Service, on the south side of the main ...
