Whatchamacolumn: Just like that, my column is done
Artificial intelligence (AI) — a revolution brewing in our media world — already is spilling into your daily lives. Don’t believe me? Read on. My recent vacation, virtually devoid of ...
Offbeat Oregon: Bloody 1925 prison break ended badly for everyone
It was a typical balmy August evening at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The bell had rung for supper, so inmates were streaming out of their cells and heading toward the dining hall for the evening meal, ...
Whatchamacolumn: And that's just how political funds work
There are some misconceptions about reporter Nicole Montesano’s investigation into political finances flowing from the George family to candidates, measures, political action committees and political ...
Back, and Forth: May the pendulum swing away from bans and bots
“Read or listen to an entire book in a weekend.” That’s a reading challenge issued by Linfield University’s Nicholson Library, in a pamphlet I picked up on campus last week. I ...
Whatchamacolumn: A modest proposal for financial sanity
This week, President Biden, Speaker McCarthy and a cast of featured and bit actors are playing games with a financial nuclear weapon aimed at the heart of America’s economy. Tuesday’s face-to-face ...
Whatchamacolumn: Bright lights shine on school elections
McMinnville School Board elections are in a bright community spotlight this month. Three women — Audrey Aase, Shellie Reyes and Anita Humlie — have local families, friends and supporters with ...
Stopping By: A purposeful life
U.S. Navy veteran Stan Varuska has continued serving his country and community through membership in the American Legion. Among other duties, he has overseen the flag program for his post, Carlton ...
Whatchamacolumn: Some weeks, it's a show about nothing
Occasionally, writing this column can be relatively easy; other weeks, simply choosing a topic is a frustrating challenge. Consider some current options that didn’t make the cut: Transgender phobia ...
Whatchamacolumn: Joe Dancer Park becomes a village
Ten days ago, our reporter counted 29 RVs and trailers parked in Joe Dancer Park, presumably examples of illegal daytime camping on public property. The new McMinnville Community Task Force has recommended ...
Stopping By: 'A good team'
Back when their children were young, Juan Gonzalez and Rosalba Gonzalez-Carrillo were looking for jobs that would allow them to work while caring for the kids. They wanted something different than ...
Back, and Forth: Linfield campus plaques keep history grounded
Not all archives are dusty documents in some closet or digital files stored in the cloud. Some archives you find at your feet, in the form of brass or marble markers, and when it comes to Linfield University’s ...
Whatchamacolumn: Packaged races in District 40 election
Conservatives should be commended for their transparency in seeking more ideological control of McMinnville School District with three high-visibility campaigns running in absolute lockstep. Governance ...
Whatchamacolumn: Mandates end, but masks still in play
Nearly three years of mask mandates mostly ended this week in Oregon when those requirements were eliminated for patients, workers and visitors in health care settings. It’s a relief for many, but ...
Stopping By: A creative place
It’s always the season for planting and growing at Incahoots, a business that thrives on change
Back, and Forth: Healing power of art felt upon return visit
Editor's note: Dakota Zimmer's work was credited to another artist in the original version of this column. -- KN-R Places with a full sense of history also keep up with the times. I was reminded ...
