Eric Schuck: Don’t let discordant notes mar symphony of the Fed

Unfortunately, “Schoolhouse Rock!” never covered the Federal Reserve.

Then again, if it had, it might not have made for terribly compelling TV. After all, the ideal song for monetary policy should be a lullaby — soft, calming and familiar, guaranteed to soothe and stabilize.

Jonah Goldberg: Trump’s brand of globalism stands to impoverish us all

I’m not sure what to call the new era we seem to be entering. But I am sure it will make people poorer.

Let’s start with some basics.

Jeb Bladine: Challenges in a new chapter of city government

McMinnville, now embarked on a new chapter in city government, has challenges galore in areas of finance, operations, special projects and community trust. It begins with planning for a new budget year, ...

Investigating the Bible: Thinking bravely

Sociologists call “groupthink” the tendency of cohesive social groups to never question group decisions. In 1980, financially struggling Bill Gates offered to sell his computer operating system ...

Quirk of the Week: By the ways, here are a few odd sightings

This week’s Quirk collection we could call “the traffic report.” All involve roadside … sightings. “Attractions” is not quite the word. Also, this being the week of ...

Jonah Goldberg: Facts of Pretti's death undeniable

The killing of Alex Pretti was unjust and unjustified.

Jeb Bladine: Minneapolis could become a flashback of history

Time will tell if the 2026 shootings of ICE protesters in Minneapolis will be a turning point for America. Public response to the killings was deeper and more far-reaching than reactions to other Trump ...

Haley Cox: County fumbling precious recreational opportunity

What a complete mess Yamhill County has managed to make of the Yamhelas Westsider Trail issue.

Investigating the Bible: Attack with love

There’s an old church joke, which can be retold variously depending on which religious group is favored. Fictitious denomination names are used here. A remote rural village had one church, the First ...

Jeb Bladine: It's a target-rich environment for commentary

Every day, timely commentary becomes more difficult as new issues and events multiply at unprecedented rates. This week helps prove that point. Consider a few local meetings on Thursday — all past ...

William Koenig: The county expands access to substance use screening

Substance use continues to negatively impact individuals and families throughout the Yamhill County community.

Quirk of the Week: Up Newberg way, old boats and an odd booth

They can be seen on certain roadsides: small homemade structures big enough for perhaps two people to sit down and wait for a bus. Seen on Hillside Drive a few miles north of Newberg is an unusual example ...

Jonah Goldberg: Trump would rather be feared than honorable

A decade ago, a famous and successful investor told me that “integrity lowers the cost of capital.” We were talking about Donald Trump at the time, and this Wall Street wizard was explaining why then-candidate Trump had so much trouble borrowing money from domestic capital markets.

Investigating the Bible: Biblical teamwork

Archie Griffin is a former professional football running back and the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy (1974-1975). At 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 189 pounds, he wasn’t exceptionally big.

The Conversation: New opportunities for women opening up in Orthodox Judaism

By MICHAL RAUCHER Of Rutgers University When people picture a rabbi, they may imagine a man standing in front of a congregation in a synagogue. But the term “rabbi” means much more than ...