By Rebecca Wallis Yamhill County, OR – February 2, 2026 Campaigns are built on promises, and governing is measured by conduct. In Yamhill County, voters are fortunate to have a detailed public record that allows...
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Letters for January 30, 2026
Small County, BIG Adventures #LoveWhereYouLive When families look for places to recreate outdoors, they don’t think about who owns or manages the land. They think about whether it’s safe, age-appropriate, and engaging for their kids.
Editor’s Viewpoint: How PAC-Managed Campaigns Control Candidates
By Rebecca Wallis Yamhill County, OR – January 16, 2026 Managed Operational Models Are Reshaping Yamhill County Elections Marvin Bernards did not lose an election. His campaign was shut down. That distinction matters because it...
Editor’s Viewpoint: Wine, Wealth, and the Disconnect in Yamhill County
You cannot embrace capitalism when it rewards you and denounce it when it does not. That is not cultural preservation. It is denial.
Guest Opinion: From Failing Hands the Torch
Guest Opinion by Sean Dunning McMinnville, OR – December 1, 2025 My father was a math teacher. From the many student reviews posted online over the years, it is clear he had a profoundly positive...
Letters for October 28, 2025
McMinnville’s $98.5 Million Bond: A Costly Gamble Taxpayers Cannot Afford As McMinnville voters prepare to decide on a $98.5 million general obligation bond in the November 2025 election, the proposal demands close scrutiny. At its...
Editor’s Viewpoint: Commissioner King’s ‘No Kings’ Rally Speech Contradicts His Nonpartisan Platform
By Rebecca Wallis Yamhill County, OR – October 24, 2025 Actions Speak Louder Than Words Commissioner David “Bubba” King proved that when he attended and spoke at the “No Kings” rally on October 18.Despite running...
Editor’s Viewpoint: Oregon CARES PAC: Progressive Politics Hiding Behind a “Non-Partisan” Mask
By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – May 7, 2025 Oregon CARES PAC, based in Newberg, Oregon, presents itself as a non-partisan group aiming to “elevate responsible and equitable community leaders.” But beneath this polished language...