Jeb Bladine: Linfield goes full-public with private finances
Governmental and institutional budgets are going under the knife. And while federal government cuts have drawn maximum attention, public interest is turning to local financial emergencies. It’s ...
Jeb Bladine: Americans tortuously trying to ‘follow the money’
Americans are stunned by the explosion of controversial statements, policies, executive orders and vengeful actions radiating from the White House. So much so — intentionally? — as to distract ...
Karleen Booth: Our students deserve better
About the writer: Guest writer Karleen Booth taught K-5 English Language Learner students in the McMinnville School District for a number of years. Prior to that, she spent 12 years in Monmouth’s ...
Investigating the Bible: Overcoming Discrimination
In the late 1800s American women were fighting for the right to vote. Those opposed had bizarre reasons.
Dyana Mason and Mirae Kim: Federal fund freeze threatens nation's social safety network
Nonprofits partner with the government to deliver social services, such as child care for low-income families, housing for people experiencing homelessness, and job training and placement. These partnerships can form with local or state governments, as well as with the federal government, with this collaboration mostly taking place through grants and contracts.
Quirk of the Week: Strange stop-and-go scenes found on side streets and main road in Dundee
Dundee, with its unique dual reputation for winery stops and stop-and-go traffic, is the territory for this week’s flight of Quirk. Mixed among the tony tasting room facilities of Dundee is a collection ...
Randy Stapilus: Exploding electrical demand challenges region's capacity
The Northwest Power Planning Council was formed in 1981 in response to concerns in the area about the future availability of energy and the potential impact on power production on various business sectors and on the environment, especially fish runs.
Quirk of the Week: Pull up a chair and examine the odd seats of Linfield U
A couple weeks ago, QotW was all about things found on the move. This week, it’s all about sitting, at Linfield specifically. Seats, indoor and under cover, are our focus this week. I recently ...
Tarek Alexander Hassant: Trade deficit is actually sign of American strength
When President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imported goods on April 2 – upending global trade and sending markets into a tailspin – he presented the move as a response to a crisis.
Jeb Bladine: Learn about tariffs while waiting on the phone
Tariffs and Social Security are two excerpts from the world of Trumpism, which one political analyst describes as “what the president believes on any particular moment on any particular day about ...
Investigating the Bible: Faith of the famous
The United States has many Halls of Fame. Some are well known, like football’s in Canton or baseball’s in Cooperstown. Lesser known are the Robot Hall of Fame in the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburg, the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, the Gunfighters Hall of Fame in Tombstone, and the Idaho Potato Hall of Fame, of course in Blackfoot, Idaho. Our state has the Oregon Aviation Hall of Honor at the Evergreen Museum in McMinnville. The Bible has a Hall of Fame in the book of Hebrews.
Jeb Bladine: It’s never too late to correct a factual error
Consider this column a much-belated correction impacting a current story that is generating local controversy. That story is the city of McMinnville’s prolonged plan to flip the former Ultimate RB ...
Investigating the Bible: Foolishness and wisdom
The snipe is a beautifully camouflaged bird with a Pinocchio beak. It inhabits marshlands in Europe, Asia, and New Zealand.
Quirk of the Week: A spin on a motley crew of local signs
A motley collection of signs serves as this week’s collection of Quirk. The list starts with a sign that no longer exists, at least not where it was photographed. Many will probably recall the beautifully ...
