Ceniga for West Lane County Commissioner
Rural Oregon is often forgotten during the election season.... more
Political party problems, Making the world a better place, Art doesn't have to be accepted by all —Letters for May 11, 2022
Politics, Leave no trace, Art is in the eye of the beholder... more
Mother's Day proclamation for peace
Before Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914, Julia Ward Howe penned the following proclamation in 1870.... more
More info on Steelhead hatchery, Fancy words about local art, Taxpayers should have say on local art — Letters for May 4, 2022
Steelhead, Art create discussions... more
Giving blood saves lives, Public safety a a priority, Misplaced Forgiveness — Letters for April 30, 2022
Letters to the Editor... more
Living in a post truth world, Opinions aren't facts, Cost of elected officials —Letters to the Editor for April 27, 2022.
Letters to the Editor... more
Florence welcoming, friendly place - Guest viewpoint for April 9, 2022
New residents welcomed... more
Developments, zoning show Good Ol' Boys in charge — Letters for April 13, 2022
Mayor selects, controls Council and zoning... more
Disagree, don't divide, Good Ole Boy's rule the roost. — Letters for April 9, 2022.
Letters to the Editor... more
Time for a change, Marks misunderstands history — Letters for April 2, 2022
Council needs new faces, Marks misunderstands history,... more
Good Old Boys Reign — Guest Viewpoint March 30, 2022
Henry, Ward represent old school approach... more
Things change, Lack of trust in local pharmacies —Letters for March 30, 2022
Letters to the Editor... more
100th Birthday celebrated, President and Gas prices, Putin— Letters for March 23, 2022
100th Birthday, Gas prices, Putin... more
Native American's honored,Gas prices,New beginnings, Highway repairs — Letters for March 16, 2022
Gas prices, Native Americans,... more
Dog's best friend, Breath of fresh air, Parents a problem — Letters for March 9, 2022
Lost dog returned,Ukraine Invasion... more
Thanks for masking, recycling, Black History month— Letters for March 12, 2022
Thanks for masking... more
Vets 100th Birthday,Ukraine matters,Traces of care
Vet turns 100, Ukraine important in many ways... more
A remembrance of Robert Forsythe —February 26, 2022
Feb. 26, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more
Climate change, Great drains, Political discourse — Letters for Feb. 12, 2022
Letters to the Editor... more
The Winter Music Festival Came Back — And It Took A Community
Feb. 9, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more
Mapleton Seniors,Climate change — Letters for February 9, 2022
Mapleton Seniors, Climate Change... more
Thoughts on the Siuslaw School District — Letters for Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 29, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Rural Communities Losing Their Pharmacies and the Prohibitive Pricing of Necessary Medication
Jan. 25, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more
There Are Precautions We Can Take To Prevent COVID Spread
Jan. 25, 2022 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoin... more
Take Ownership, Thoughts for Politicians, Another view on Climate Change — Letters for Jan. 22, 2022
Jan. 22 — 2022... more
Appreciation and Thanks, Reducing Effects, Speed Bumps, More Specifics — Letters for Jan. 8, 2022
Jan. 8, 2022 — Letters to the Editor... more
Speed Bumps, Dick Smith, Cold Weather Shelter — Letters for Jan.19, 2022
Jan.19, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Out of Order, Equal Say, Honoring MLK - Letters for Jan.15, 2022
Jan.15, 2022 - Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Ripples, Future Problems, Speed Humps — Letters for Jan. 12, 2022
Jan.12, 2022 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Commissioner, Global Warming, Definition, Opportunity — Letters for Jan. 5, 2022
Jan. 5, 2022— Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Let There Be Peace On Earth (And Let It Begin With Me)
Dec. 31, 2021 — Siuslaw News Editorial ... more
New Year, Traces, Specifics — Letters for December 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Elks Christmas, Champion Rings, Challenge — Letters for December 29, 2021
Dec. 29, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Yes, Virginia, 12 Oregon Coast Days of Christmas — Letters for December 24, 2021
Dec. 24, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Shelter, Specifics, Roe vs. Wade, Robin Hood — Letters for December 22, 2021
Dec. 22, 2021 —Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
DMV, To the Mayor, Response — Letters for December 18, 2021
Dec. 18, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Postscript, Shots, Refuse — Letters for December 15, 2021
Dec. 15, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Vaccines, Climate, Rights — Letters for December 11, 2021
Dec. 11, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Housing, Nature, Defund — Letters for December 8, 2021
Dec. 8, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Pearl Harbor, Scams, Accountability — Letters for December 4, 2021
Dec. 4, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Fuel, Shipping, Warning Signs — Letters for December 1, 2021
Dec. 1, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor ... more
Mapleton Water, Community Care, Hope — Letters for November 27, 2021
Nov. 27, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Thankful, Instructor, Speaking Up, Market — Letters for November 24, 2021
Nov. 24, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Estate, Kid Scoop, Conscription, News — Letters for November 20, 2021
Nov. 20, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Football, Traffic, Veterans, Dunes City — Letters for November 17, 2021
Nov. 17, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Education, Festival of Books — Letters for November 13, 2021
Nov. 13, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Homeless Youth, Needless Death, Water, Trash — Letters for November 6, 2021
Nov. 6, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Build Back Together, Enjoy Local — Letters for November 3, 2021
Nov. 3, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Showing Support, Immunity, Values, Saving Lives — Letters for October 27, 2021
Oct. 27, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
In Response to Inaccuracies About Western Lane Ambulance
Oct. 28, 2021 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more
Voting, Repeat, Reporting — Letters for October 27, 2021
Oct. 27, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Proven, Business, Nurses, Dunes City — Letters for October 23, 2021
Oct. 23, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Support, Questions, Bi-Mart, Selective — Letters for October 20, 2021
Oct. 20, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Facts, Vote, Dune, Dunes City, In Defense — Letters for October 16, 2021
Oct. 16, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Indigenous Peoples Day, Positive Change, Debt Ceiling, Policies — Letters for October 13, 2021
Oct. 13, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Speed Limit, They, Incarceration, Rise Up — Letters for October 9, 2021
Oct. 9, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Whopper, Volunteer, Request, Ending Abuse — Letters for October 6, 2021
Oct. 6, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Controversy, Reflections, Non-Vaccinated, PERS — Letters for October 2, 2021
Oct. 2, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
News & views that define a community
Oct. 2, 2021 — Siuslaw News Editorial on National Newspaper Week, Oct. 3 to 9, 2021... more
9/11 Remembered, Campaign — Letters for September 29, 2021
Sept. 29, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Water Planning, Bereavement, Summer — Letters for September 25, 2021
Sept. 25, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
A Shot in the Arm for Small Business Advertising Would Boost Local Economies
Siuslaw News Opinion for September 22, 2021... more
Honoring Service, Constitution Day, Counter Perspective — Letters for September 18, 2021
Sept. 18, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Slow Down, Stand With — Letters for September 15, 2021
Sept. 15, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2021
Sept. 10, 2021 — ... more
Consequences, Dunes, Country, CLPUD, Ambulance, Freedom, Lies, Letters, Care — Letters for September 4, 2021
Sept. 4, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Decision, Question, Service — Letters for September 1, 2021
Sept. 1, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Food, Medicine, Masks, Overworked, Vaccinations — Letters for August 28, 2021
Aug. 28, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Anniversary, Arrival — Letters for August 25, 2021
Aug. 25, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Boating, Facts, Democracy — Letters for August 21, 2021
Aug. 21, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Kudos, Education, Water— Letters for August 18, 2021
Aug. 18, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Masks, Vote, Flags, Taxes — Letters for August 14, 2021
Aug. 14, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Thanks, Masks, Agreement, Better, Response — Letters for August 11, 2021
Aug. 11, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
COVID, Americana, Storm, Why? — Letters for August 7, 2021
Aug. 7, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Differ, Impact, Beam, Motion, Taxes, Disrespect, Patriotism and More — Letters for August 4, 2021
Aug. 4, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Market, Democrats, Choice, Purpose — Letters for July 31, 2021
July 31, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Taxes, Traffic — Letters for July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
CLPUD, Dunes City, Climate, County, Power — Letters for July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Blessings, Heart— Letters for July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Mapleton, Fireworks, County, Annexation — Letters for July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Letters, Private vs. Public, CRT — Letters for July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Art, Taxes, Fireworks, Olympics — Letters for July 10, 2021
July 10, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Fireworks, Recovery, Theory — Letters for July 3, 2021
July 3, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Support your local newspaper, support your community
June 30, 2021 — Siuslaw News Guest Viewpoint... more
Fireworks, Editor — Letters for June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Discomfort, Theory — Letters for June 26, 2021
June 26, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Beliefs, Labor, Juneteenth — Letters for June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Flags, Zones, Social Contracts — Letters for June 19, 2021
June 19, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Judgement, Two Cents, Zoning — Letters for June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Employment, Climate, Truth — Letters for June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Common Ground, COVID-19, Climate Change — Letters for June 9, 2021
June 9, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Climate, Chamber, Council — Letters for June 5, 2021
June 5, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Budget, Beliefs, Library — Letters for June 2, 2021
June 2, 2021 — Siuslaw News Letters to the Editor... more
Climate change not our fault; Read the data — Letters to the editor
Your Letters to the Editor for May 26, 2021... more
Thank you all for the last 23 years ...
As I approach my last day here on May 31, I’ve had ample time to reflect on what this career has meant to me — and it really comes down to one simple word: You.... more
Freedoms have responsibilities; You did not forget
Your Letters to the Editor for May 19,2021... more
Reflections On Another Rhody Days That Wasn’t
As more of us are vaccinated and, hopefully, infection rates of the COVID-19 virus slowly and consistently drop as a result, we can all look forward to the notion of sharing that common thread of a little well-earned “crazy” for Rhody Days in 2022.... more
New school board needs wise representation
"We need wise people on the school board. People who can truly weigh matters objectively without prejudice."... more
Guest Viewpoint: New school board needs equal representation
"My reflections also move me to consider, seriously, the qualities I would hope those who are elected to the board will bring to its work. Being a school board member is not a partisan position."... more