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Last Update Friday, January 23rd, 2026

ICE training tactics a point of major concern

I read recently that it takes 18 months to train a Los Angeles police officer. That includes six months at the police academy and 12 months of field training. ICE personnel are reportedly trained for 47 days. It is no wonder that they are more like Gestapo thugs than professional peace officers.

ARNE RAYMOND

SILVERBERG

Fire risk map ‘credit’ belongs to Sen. Golden
Re. “Credit where credit is due to Sen. Golden.” Really? Credit is due Sen Golden? Please be reminded that he was the primary force behind the development and implementation of the Oregon fire risk map that was designed to show what level of fire danger where each and every one of our homes was located. Read More »

Make sure to get your ballots in the mail early
Regarding the article in the Courier Jan. 16 about vote-by-mail ballots not being postmarked in time to be counted, I can tell you from experience that you had better fill out your ballot and mail it within days of receiving it if you want it counted. Read More »

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Trump’s tariff choices continue to confuse

Continued ICE support is concerning

Board of Commissioners needs capable leaders

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Credit where credit is due to Sen. Golden

Politicians are sounding more like bullies

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Ineffective establishment Democrats need to go

Barnett’s behavior is detrimental to county

Commissioners’ meeting included unhinged attack

President is sure falling short on his promises