To the editor: As I wrap up my first week as chief executive officer of Samaritan Health Services, I want to take a moment to speak directly and plainly. There’s […]
Letters
UO journalism professors decry Trump administration’s attacks on free speech
To the editor: Journalism and freedom of speech are under attack. We write this letter as proud journalism faculty at the University of Oregon who feel the urgency of the […]
Former volunteer Lincoln County cold case investigator criticizes her dismissal
To the editor: Lincoln County commissioners, legal counsel and human resources have created an issue with the Lincoln County district attorney’s cold case unit, limiting our abilities to investigate and […]
Patient chides Samaritan Health executives for staff exodus
To the editor: This is a letter directed to Samaritan Health Services executive management. I have been a dual Medicaid/Medicare member of Samaritan Health for five years. During that time, […]
Depoe Bay dispute leads to scaled back Fleet of Flowers ceremony
To the editor: The Fleet of Flowers, with deep regret, announces that our 80th annual event in Depoe Bay will be significantly scaled back this year. The charter companies and […]
Tidewater resident urges community to support COCF&R levy with their vote
To the editor: I’m voting yes on Measure 21-233, the operating levy for the Central Coast Fire & Rescue district. Fellow Waldport and Tidewater residents, I’ve heard the opposition. I’ve […]
Lincoln County chapter of Indivisible endorses 5 candidates in May election
To the editor: Indivisible Waves, a Lincoln County chapter of the national group, Indivisible, is endorsing five candidates running for various positions in the May 20 special election. These five […]
Lincoln County Democrats endorse candidates in six May 20 races
To the editor: The Lincoln County Democratic Central Committee has endorsed candidates in six non-partisan races in the May 20 special election, including candidates for positions with the Lincoln County […]
Every vote matters. Be sure to cast your ballot in May 20 election
To the editor: You may have heard that our Democracy is in crisis, in peril of falling. And it is. Trump’s constant attacks on voting rights, due process, free speech, […]
Lincoln County should also be investigating counsel and HR director’s actions
To the editor: In the midst of an encroaching national dictatorship we, the people of Lincoln County, desperately need to demonstrate solidarity at the local and state level. And yet, […]