Articles written by Greg Walker
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Good intentions are not enough
According to ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer site, the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) officially became a registered nonprofit in January 2021. This fact is mirrored by Guidestar’s non-profit profile of the same organization. The... — Updated 8/22/2023
The mess that is M114
Sheriff Shane Nelson pulls no punches when discussing Measure 114. “My responsibility is to uphold the U.S. Constitution as well as Oregon’s state constitution. When I say our agency will not prioritize enforcement of Measure 114, I am... — Updated 11/29/2022
Was it worth it?
“There, on my left in a small grove of trees, I recall finding three dead Iraqi Special Republican Guard soldiers. They had been killed during the fight for Saddam International Airport.... — Updated 9/7/2021
New deputy welcomed
Oregon Public Broadcasting’s (OPB) Emily Cureton recently wrote a story regarding the findings of an internal investigation conducted by the Bend Police Department (BPD). The investigation was initiated by a complaint filed by Mr. Michael... — Updated 8/31/2021
Would Schaier as sheriff be good for Sisters?
Sheriff’s candidate Scott Schaier would have Sisters’ voters believe his work experience as a hospitality industry worker, a car salesman, a real estate agent and patrol level law enforcement officer should earn him their support this... — Updated 5/13/2020
Commentary... Transforming the terrible secret of suicide
In 1962, my grandfather on my father’s side took his own life. This after killing his estranged wife. His murder-suicide shook our immediate and extended families to the core. I was just 8... — Updated 9/3/2019
Thank you for your service
“No one is advocating for these men and women after you’ve stripped them of their humanity and then send them back out into society.” — “Jane,” military spouse “Dr. Richard Stone, executive in charge of the Veterans Health... — Updated 5/7/2019
