Twenty-five years later, See Ya Later Foundation still inspired by Scott

Scott Banke, who inspired the See Ya Later Foundation, would be proud of how the nonprofit organization has helped children and families over the last 25 years. Scott, who died of cancer at age 12, had ...

Commentary

This is the first week of classes at Linfield University and, with new president Mark Blegen on board, it means it is time to revisit a few examples of campus Quirk and roll out some new ones, amounting ...

About the writer: Republican Cyrus Javadi, a married father of five, is in his second term representing Clatsop and Tillamook counties in the House. In his private life, he owns and operates a Tillamook ...

Oregonians had a glimpse into the world of child foster care, but transparency is fleeting. From a report in The Oregonian: “Disability Rights Oregon and national advocacy group A Better Childhood ...

In 1956, Black student Autherine Lucy attended her first class at the all-white University of Alabama. Soon riots erupted and violence escalated. Lucy locked herself in a classroom, praying for strength. The University expelled her, claiming it was for her own safety and campus peace. Dr. David Jeremiah reported that in 2019, Autherine returned to the University of Alabama for an honorary doctorate and shed tears. She said, “I wasn’t crying — tears were just rolling down my eyes because it’s just so different. …I see laughing faces instead of people frowning and displeased at me being here.” One man in the Bible had courage to accept a feared Jew.

Like a lot of 50-somethings, I have a complicated relationship with my body.

When I look at a photograph behind my desk of an 18-year old me flying over a hurdle, I’m not going to lie: I miss that body, and the speed and grace it carried.

Editorials

“Declining Medicare reimbursement from the federal government, combined with an increasing Medicare patient load, have driven up the cost of providing ambulance service in the last few years. “The ...

The city’s community center has passed the century mark and its aquatic center is about to turn 70. The ravages of time have left both in a state where a serviceable makeover would run nearly as ...

Traditions and timeless features are hallmarks of Linfield University. Pioneer Hall, Streak Street, the Paul Durham statue, the Murdock Hall sundial, the acorn ceremony, to name a few. But this is a ...

Before being named city manager in McMinnville in 2017, Jeff Towery had already served four tours in upper-level city management posts, dating back 30 years. He had also earned a master’s degree ...

In previewing this year’s edition of the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo with the Board of Commissioners last week, Manager Gary Wertz said: “Oregon’s oldest fair is ready for you. Just ...

Letters

The News-Register welcomes written opinions about issues of public interest and about the content of this newspaper. Letters from non-local writers are accepted only if they focus on local issues. This ...

Open letter Dear Chief Godfrey: Having served as an elected board member and vice president with the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District, I understand your financial issues with providing under-reimbursed ...

A cheaper way There is a significant shortfall in funding the transportation and water/sewer infrastructure projects that have been delineated by the city of Carlton, even at the most basic level. Some ...

Role of citizen In Germany, and across much of Europe, there is a project underway to commemorate the lives of the victims of the Nazi regime and the systematic disappearance of Jews, Gypsies, some Catholics ...

Our Mad King Tyrants can’t handle the truth. They invent their own version, insist their subjects subscribe to it and punish those who refuse to go along. One of the first jobs of an up-and-coming ...

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