Gas Transmission Northwest is seeking approval from FERC to increase the capacity of its 1,354-mile fracked gas pipeline that runs right throu… Read moreLetter: Oppose Central Oregon gas pipeline expansion
As a former member and past president of the Deschutes Public Library District Board, I had … Read moreLetter: Claridge for library district board
Please join me in supporting Liz Goodrich for the Redmond School Board. Read moreLetter: Keep Goodrich on Redmond school board
When Bend built a new library, the old one was not torn down. When Sisters built a new libra… Read moreLetter: Vote Oliver for library board
The Redmond Area Park & Recreation District comprises a large area, far beyond the city … Read moreLetter: Rouse for Redmond parks district seat
Recreation must be available for everyone is the cornerstone of Lena Berry's campaign for th… Read moreLetter: Vote Berry for parks and rec board
It is my immense pleasure to endorse Zack Harmon for director, Redmond Area Parks and Recrea… Read moreLetter: Harmon right choice for parks board
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As a former member and past president of the Deschutes Public Library District Board, I had … Read moreLetter: Vote Claridge for library board
The country as a whole has been experiencing a new interest in local elections. Extreme grou… Read moreLetter: Strong slate in important election
I'm getting in from months out of the cold and catching up. Just read an opinion column in t… Read moreLetter: Marijuana necessary to treat pain
I choose Zachary Harmon as candidate for the Director Position #4 of Redmond Area Park and R… Read moreLetter: Support Harmon for parks board
On May 16 at 6 p.m. at city hall, the Redmond City Council is going to discuss marijuana dis… Read moreLetter: Keep dispensaries out of Redmond
I'm writing this letter in support of Liz Goodrich, who is running for reelection to the Red… Read moreLetter: Mayor supports Goodrich for school board
This is a note for every parent, grandparent as well as any adult who wants the best for our kids. Read moreLetter: Vote Lopez for school board
As former chairman of Redmond’s Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, I was able to wit… Read moreLetter: Re-elect Goodrich to school board
Please support Liz Goodrich for the Redmond School Board in the upcoming election. Read moreLetter: Support Goodrich for school board
I have served with Zack Harmon as a fellow parks board member for the past two terms (8 year… Read moreLetter: Re-elect Harmon to parks district board
I am writing in support of Liz Goodrich who is running for re-election to the Redmond School Board. Read moreLetter: Goodrich right choice for school board
I write this letter with great confidence in John Campbell. I have known John since his elem… Read moreLetter: Vote Campbell for school board
I have served on the board of RAPRD for several years and currently preside as the board’s c… Read moreLetter: Harmon valuable on parks board
Full disclosure: It would be hard for me to imagine an elected position that I wouldn’t endo… Read moreLetter: Cynthia Claridge for library board
I am supporting John Campbell for the Redmond School Board. I have known John his entire lif… Read moreLetter: Former mayor supports Campbell for school board
This is a letter endorsing Cynthia Claridge, candidate for the Deschutes County Library Boar… Read moreLetter: Vote Claridge for library board
Please vote for Zachary Harmon for Position 4 on the Redmond Parks and Recreation board. Zac… Read moreLetter: Vote Harmon for Parks and Rec board
I'm writing to support the re-election of Cynthia Claridge to a position on the Deschutes Pu… Read moreLetter: Re-elect Claridge for library board
I am a lifelong resident of Redmond. My education (and my three kids’ education) was spent i… Read moreLetter: Clear choices for school board seats
Recently, Scott Stuart, the chair of the Deschutes County Republicans, brought his offensive… Read moreLetter: Redmond right to resist People's Rights
Redmond School District provides children with rich academic, artistic, social, and athletic… Read moreLetter: Vote Goodrich for Redmond school board
Healthy, constructive debates are a vital part of America’s success, beginning with the Foun… Read moreLetter: Council needs constructive, not destructive debate
On February 1 Black Butte School district board placed a school bond on the May ballot. Read moreLetter: Support Black Butte school bond
I am writing to add my voice to the citizens of our town who are opposed to bringing marijua… Read moreLetter: Dispensary decision should be about harm, not tax dollars
Judy Dow’s letter in the March 21 Spokesman titled ”Plenty of ways to get marijuana in Redmo… Read moreLetter: End the anti-marijuana hysteria
Regarding the March 7 Redmond Spokesman guest column by Mayor Fitch titled “Worth discussing… Read moreLetter: Plenty of ways to get marijuana in Redmond
I have read the column written by Mayor Ed Fitch that is in the Redmond Spokesman this week … Read moreLetter: Majority of voters against dispensaries
We will recognize March 26 as the anniversary of peace between Egypt and Israel for which An… Read moreLetter: Sadat true hero of Camp David Accords
Since the passage of Measure 110, the state of Oregon has seen a substantial increase in dru… Read moreLetter: Marijuana would bring minimal revenue, increase costs
According to ChatGPT when I was 20 years old there were 13 billionaires and 1,100,000 millio… Read moreColumn: Economy has been failing for decades
I have a friend named Trevor Johnson who is running for Redmond city council next year. I'm … Read moreLetter: Support first Redmond pride parade
With the latest lawsuit pending by the Center for Biological Diversity against irrigation wa… Read moreLetter: Reduce number of people in spotted frog habitat
City leaders are to bring, maintain and cultivate the best of living standards to their comm… Read moreLetter: No need to allow marijuana in Redmond
The second week of February — February 6-10 — is National School Counseling Week and is the … Read moreLetter: A week to appreciate school counselors
I encourage the citizens of Redmond to go on the city of Redmond website and take the city c… Read moreLetter: Tell city how you feel about marijuana in Redmond
My oldest son experiences a disability. He started school and very quickly was spending almo… Read moreLetter: Virtual school is important to my family
From the cast, crew, and hamsters at KJIV-FM (Jiveradio), a sincere end-of-year thanks are d… Read moreLetter: Thanks for coverage of summer concert series
Thank you for your stories on the homeless population. It definitely gives a more realistic … Read moreLetter: Thanks for coverage of area homeless
This holiday season, I ask those to show mercy, true forgiveness, to those who are hurting a… Read moreLetter: Find unity with neighbors this holiday season
Next year we will have a new city council with limited experience in elective office. Since … Read moreFitch: Candidate outlines his platform for mayor
Now that we again have a drought in south-central Oregon and southwest United States, it see… Read moreLetter: Pipe Columbia River water to fight drought
I am supporting the election of Ed Fitch for the Mayor of Redmond. Read moreLetter: Fitch right choice for mayor
I have been asked many times why I endorsed Ben Schimmoller for Redmond mayor. Ben is young,… Read moreLetter: Current mayor says Schimmoller best for the job
There is only a few more weeks before we decide who will be the new leaders in Deschutes Cou… Read moreLetter: Voters should choose leaders wisely
We support Morgan Schmidt for county commissioner. Read moreLetter: Schmidt for county commissioner
Redmond needs a public recreation center. We have limited options for families, teens, adult… Read moreLetter: Vote for Redmond rec center
For this election, abortion is on the ballot in every single race. We must know which candid… Read moreLetter: Redmond votes key for Levy, abortion rights
I am writing this letter in support of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Oregon District 5 representat… Read moreLetter: Vote for Chavez-DeRemer
Let me share with you why I will be voting for Jay Patrick for mayor. Read moreLetter: Patrick best choice for mayor
I have recently met with the editor of the “new” Redmond Spokesman newspaper, Tim Trainor. I… Read moreLetter: Support your local paper
Let’s elect Ed Fitch a very experienced candidate for Redmond mayor. Electing Ed to this pos… Read moreLetter: Ed Fitch for mayor
There will be a vote in November to have a new recreation center built here in Redmond. I am… Read moreLetter: City councilor supports rec center bond
I am very concerned about the trash that is on our roads and also for the homeless sites tha… Read moreLetter: Trash, homeless sites reflect poorly on Redmond
I have read both columns in the Sept. 6 issue regarding firearms in the local schools. Read moreLetter: Better to understand firearms than fear them
I bought a home in Redmond three years ago and was excited to get to know my new community. … Read moreLetter: Extremist group should not be in parade, newspaper
The Redmond Fourth of July parade is becoming more ugly and unsafe each year due to the same… Read moreLetter: Wrong to celebrate People's Rights group in parade
Oregon has made the vile decision to ban the Confederate flag from its historic cemeteries. … Read moreLetter: Redmond parade should allow Confederate flag
I am compelled to respond to some misconceptions that Ed Fitch misstatted in the June 7 Spok… Read moreLetter: Mayor responds to councilor's comments