Opinion
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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
Show appreciation to doctors this week
In 1991, President George Bush officially designated March 30 as National Doctor's Day. Since that time we have set aside this day to recognize the men and wom…
State's new drone bill needs some rethinking
We appreciate lawmakers looking out for their constituents by approving privacy restrictions on information gleaned from drones.
Judge explains sentencing guidelines
When we read the newspaper, watch the news, or even in casual conversations with our friends and family, we learn of defendants receiving jail sentences that d…
Farmers deserve our respect
I recently attended a farm equipment auction, I'm guessing there were around 100 or so in attendance. I came away from that day with some strong feelings of what I had seen. Most of the crowd was well into their 60…
Wanapum Dam crack prompts access issues
Access to public lands and public documents are important to our readers and the general news media.
Reader encourages weed control
Last year our town was taken over by goat head weeds.
Self-improvement can lead to big changes
To witness all sorts of things illegal like abuse, drug use, crazy drunk drivers, theft, all those other things you in your heart know it needs to be brought to someone's attention, do what you as a citizen must do…
Reader believes morality is the bedrock for all cultures
It is interesting and amazing to hear John Kerry talk about the bill in Texas that was vetoed as being immoral. He and the president and their group promote immorality:
Grant County, PUD seats up for grabs
It's still early, but we wanted to remind you that 13 public offices on the county and PUD levels will be up for election in Grant County.
Hats off to Lowe's and their volunteers
This group contacted Carry Liles, general manager of the Moses Lake Senior Center and asked if there was anything that needed to be done at the Senior Center.
Reader questions plans for lottery funds
In the Herald on Monday, March 10 was the headlined "Lottery may help fund schools."
Hawaii and the electric cow
Normally, you wouldn't think the cost of electricity would clobber ranchers, but in Hawaii, high power rates are the central competitiveness issue. In fact, th…
People with chronic conditions need help to take advantage of Obamacare
Despite the significant improvements to our health care system for people with chronic conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, or arthritis, there is still a lot of work to be done to realize th…
Landlord involvement key in crime prevention
The meeting at North Elementary with the Sheriff and attended by 400 people concerning shootings on the Base was very valuable. However most of the articles and reactions seem the to be for actions after-the-fact i…
Is California a glimpse into our future?
It’s not often we get a chance to peer into the future to see the consequences of our actions. California has given us that opportunity.