Randy Stapilus

Carlton

Editor and Publisher at Times-News (Idaho)

Writing and publishing in the Northwest

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For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better

1 day ago | mckenzieriverreflectionsnewspaper.com | Randy Stapilus

What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when most people want it but many are sharply opposed? The short answer: Test it, when that’s possible. Launch a suggested solution, but keep specifics general enough that details emerge through trial and error. That can mean requiring local governments to act but encouraging them to become the laboratories where we learn what works well or not.
Fly your flag, Boise | STAPILUS

2 days ago | magicvalley.com | Randy Stapilus

Boise City Hall is located on Capitol Boulevard, which is the sort-of grand entrance road leading to the front steps of the Idaho Statehouse, and only about two blocks away from the Capitol. You can see the Statehouse from City Hall. You can almost see two units of government glaring at each other.
Column: For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better

2 days ago | lakecountyexam.com | Randy Stapilus

What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when most people want it but many are sharply opposed? The short answer: Test it, when that’s possible. Launch a suggested solution, but keep specifics general enough that details emerge through trial and error. That can mean requiring local governments to act but encouraging them to become the laboratories where we learn what works well or not. kAm%@52J’D DF3;64E :D 46== A9@?6 FD6 :?
Stapilus: The flag is still there

5 days ago | idahopress.com | Randy Stapilus

Boise City Hall is located on Capitol Boulevard, which is the sort-of grand entrance road leading to the front steps of the Idaho Statehouse, and only about two blocks away from the Capitol. You can see the Statehouse from the city hall. You can almost see two units of government glaring at each other.
Column: For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better

6 days ago | heraldandnews.com | Randy Stapilus

What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when most people want it but many are sharply opposed? The short answer: Test it, when that’s possible. Launch a suggested solution, but keep specifics general enough that details emerge through trial and error. That can mean requiring local governments to act but encouraging them to become the laboratories where we learn what works well or not. kAm%@52J’D DF3;64E :D 46== A9@?6 FD6 :?
Commentary: With Trump tariffs, Oregon wine is over a barrel

6 days ago | newportnewstimes.com | Randy Stapilus

One of the first Oregon impacts of this year’s international trade wars came to our house in a pleasing way: in the form of a few bottles of good wine, gifts from friends who work in that industry. We live in the north Willamette wine country, where personal connections to the wine industry are not hard to find. Those bottles were emblematic, though, of a bigger situation not nearly so benign.
Too much communication: For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better

1 week ago | oregoncapitalchronicle.com | Randy Stapilus |Julia Shumway

by Randy Stapilus, Oregon Capital Chronicle April 17, 2025 What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when most people want it but many are sharply opposed? The short answer: Test it, when that’s possible. Launch a suggested solution, but keep specifics general enough that details emerge through trial and error. That can mean requiring local governments to act but encouraging them to become the laboratories where we learn what works well or not.
Too much communication: For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Randy Stapilus

Oregon is moving toward passing a ban on cell phone usage by students during class hours. (Getty Images)What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when most people want it but many are sharply opposed? The short answer: Test it, when that’s possible. Launch a suggested solution, but keep specifics general enough that details emerge through trial and error.
Too much communication: For cell phones in schools, simpler may be better

1 week ago | newsfromthestates.com | Randy Stapilus

What do you do with legislation that cuts into the middle of how Oregonians live their lives, when most people want it but many are sharply opposed? The short answer: Test it, when that’s possible. Launch a suggested solution, but keep specifics general enough that details emerge through trial and error. That can mean requiring local governments to act but encouraging them to become the laboratories where we learn what works well or not.
Commentary: Gov. Tina Kotek appears to have a clear path through next election

1 week ago | lakecountyexam.com | Randy Stapilus

Candidate filing for Oregon state offices won’t begin until Sept. 11, but low-level rumbles have circulated for months about a prospectively competitive race for governor and that Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek is politically vulnerable. The idea is exaggerated. While conditions may change, the reality now is that she’s strongly positioned for re-election next year to a second term. kAm$@>6 4@?E6IE :D ?66565 96C6] !F3=:4 @77:4:2=D 2== @G6C[ 7C@> AC6D:56?ED 5@H? E@ E96 =@42= =6G6=[ 92G6 D66?