Without local newspapers, a town is just a place
I’ve fielded quite a lot of questions recently about the future of the Baker City Herald and The Observer in … Read more
It's time for a change in the newsroom
It’s not often that I’ve struggled with writer’s block. I can probably write stories in … Read more
EDITORIAL: Weather posed challenges for delivery
The snowiest February in at least a couple of decades. A printing press that suffered … Read more
MY VOICE: Celebrating 50 years of helping people, changing lives
Have you been around long enough to remember EOCDC? What about HELP, Inc.? Ever heard … Read more
FROM THE NEWSROOM: A new face to introduce at The Observer
Hello, readers! My name is Amanda Weisbrod and I’m the newest reporter at The Observer. … Read more
MY VOICE: This is not my Republican Party
How can the Republican Party allow this Congress to use their name to create an … Read more
LOOKING TOWARD LEGISLATION: Ready for the legislative kick-off
Football season usually begins at every level of competition in the month of September. Preseason … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Sept. 5, 2018
Christie: Looks like an uncooperative co-op to me To the Editor: Someone once noted that … Read more
MY VOICE: Has America lost its class?
What kind of people are we? All my life, I have believed Americans were the … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: August 27, 2018
Garlitz: Smoke — what a bargain To the Editor: We were told that we must … Read more
LOOKING TOWARD LEGISLATION: Local county fairs are special institutions
As I was preparing to participate in the 2018 Umatilla County Fair Parade, it occurred … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Aug. 6, 2018
Alexis: Kudos to ER staff To the Editor: Recently, I thought I was having a … Read more
MY VOICE: American flag represents right to vote
On June 7, when I arrived at my office, I discovered the American flag hanging … Read more
MY VOICE: Rep. Greg Walden rubber-stamps Trump while he ignores Oregonians
Rep. Greg Walden, who hasn’t held a town hall in La Grande for years, once … Read more
