Butterflies shouldn’t have to fly with tech
I am absolutely opposed to the technology of tagging monarch butterflies to see how far they fly as described in a Sept. 20 article. Forcibly holding a young butterfly down, applying eyelash glue to its back and attaching a solar-powered tracking device seems very cruel. When she struggled and raised up her abdomen in defense, she was called cantankerous by a researcher. Do not burden this delightful insect with the weight of a device that would limit her agility. Read More »

Josephine voters should not bring West back
John West is running again for Josephine County Commissioner. Read More »