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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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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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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Pioneer of Hay Creek and Trout Creek ran prosperous ranches

James Oel Douthit was very active in community affairs as was his wife and brother

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Opinion: Oregon bill opens discussion about paying for journalism

No easy or obvious solution will resolve one of the top and less-acknowledged crises in America, the collapse…