In response to a recent letter that among other things questioned our “frantic” testing for COVID-19 (George Novak, March 26), I would submit …
Religious nationalists are trying to use the coronavirus pandemic crisis to further damage true religious freedom. They want to offer direct t…
I’m writing to let the community know of a mutual aid effort that has been organized by the Benton County Family Response Team and the CGE Mut…
It does seem odd that the mortality and morbidity of Wuhan Province China attributable to the present virus seems low compared to the U.S. and…
In my somewhat (but not entirely) wayward youth I self-studied economics, mostly with what would be considered a conservative bent. I covered …
Every day at the president's press conference we see six or more people standing shoulder to shoulder on the platform. Why are they not modeli…
Without wishing to enter into a pointless and protracted debate on climate science, I must correct misstatements by Mr. Peterson (Mailbag, Mar…
To continue a respectful disagreement about the Electoral College with Gary Hartman and Dick Powell, who had letters on March 18: Gary, you su…
The saying “Loose lips sink ships” was coined by the War Department during World War II. It reminded people they needed to avoid talking about…
I would like to know why monies are being given to big businesses, airlines, museums, libraries, etc. Surely big businesses and airlines have …
I encourage you to join me in voting for Katie Boshart Glaser to be our House District 11 state representative. I have worked with her for sev…
Once again the Democrat-Herald and their willing accomplices in the media omitted most of the facts concerning the coronavirus relief bill. I …
First, I'd like to acknowledge that Oregon is ahead of most states in the response to the coronavirus crisis and commend those responsible.
Lovely picture of the Sportsman's Holiday Court in the March 23 edition. Wishing them the best. Why aren't they standing 6 feet apart and sett…
Over the last few days we have followed the coronavirus like everyone else. It is a public health threat of epic proportions. Linn County was …
My wife and I want to give a “heads up” to all the employees at grocery stores who have helped customers in this difficult time. If a store wa…
In response to the suggested violence towards those who use the word "maths," it should be noted that anyone who was taught British English wi…
I seem to remember the president telling us not to worry, that the coronavirus was a hoax. Now we have Dottie Boyd (Mailbag, March 20, "Let's …
It's pointless to argue about socialism in the Euro countries. They have mixed economies. They all have both thriving private businesses and s…
Today, after grocery shopping, our car refused to start. And while examining the battery for a loose connection, a gentleman approached us (wh…
Today (March 21) was a gorgeous Saturday in Benton County, and many people were outside enjoying the weather while keeping a safe distance fro…
In closing the U.S.-Mexico border today (March 20), Mr. Trump is claiming to protect us from coronavirus arriving from Mexico. But in fact he'…
Regarding Mr. Wilcox's letter of 19 March ("Is it 'eye' before 'ee' except after W?"): Yes, Mr. Wilcox, there are other linguistic nitpickers …
Blimey! My flatmate and I were gobsmacked to read the cheeky post from Mike Ferrillo (Mailbag, March 20, "Anglophiles Need to Talk American").…
The Founding Fathers had some good ideas and some bad. Their best idea, codified, was the ability to change the framing documents. Not willy-n…
I think it was really irresponsible of you to encourage people to travel to the Oregon coast to see the migration of the whales this spring gi…
Remember rationing? Back in the 1970s, the Arab oil cartel embargoed oil, creating shortages of gasoline in this country. There were lines at …
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