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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Excitement mounts for gold mine that never was

A mining rush near emerges in 1915 at Steelhead Falls

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Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Central Oregon pioneer was sister of Prineville founder

Sarah Prine Foren’s husband became associated with the Vigilantes

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What Scout taught us about life

Our lab knew what was important: love, loyalty and companionship

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DEEP THOUGHTS: Camping is great … but it sure is a lot of work

Starting the fire, dealing with wild weather and setting up the tent in the dark keep camping trips…

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you fire fighters and law enforcement We are so grateful to the firefighters and law enforcement who…

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It’s raining music in Jefferson County this summer

Has there ever been more music in the air in Jefferson County? I doubt it. Let’s drop the…

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Commentary: Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires

Both suppression and risk reduction are necessary   Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year,…

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Readers Respond: Oregon Health Plan changes are ‘inhumane, terrifying, potential disaster’

Your Oregon News asked readers where they stand on proposed changes to the Oregon Health Plan, or Medicaid.…

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Editorial | David vs. Goliath: Oregon bill offers lifeline for Journalism — and Democracy

This editorial is being jointly-published by more than 50 Oregon newspapers and supported by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers…