Opinion
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Celebrating National Library Week
What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …
Reader concerned about the country's future
Election time will soon be upon us. With the coming retirement of Congressman Doc Hastings, many candidates have already announced their plans to run for public office. The majority of us in Grant County are conser…
It's a mistake to rely on Russia's space shuttle
When President Obama permanently grounded America's space shuttles a couple of years ago, he made a huge mistake. He gave Russia carte blanche over the Interna…
Community invited to United to Win 2014 Tax Day Rally
My fellow Americans. If you feel your country, State and community is heading the wrong direction many of your friends and neighbors feel the same. If you believe in: Efficient and Effective government. Strong Fami…
Family fitness key to fighting obesity
Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising are crucial in staying fit.
Rail improvements vital to Washington economy
On March 13, the Legislature concluded the 60-day, short session in the 2013 legislative biennium. As usual, some things never change; there are more requests …
Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our slow economy
Millions of unemployed college graduates are back where they started, living with their parents. Upon receiving their diploma, they find themselves saddled wit…
Reader backs Obama in letter response
In response to Thomas Fancher's inquiry: (How would U.S. be different if Mitt Romney had been elected?) Egypt, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Russia: Four unnecessary wars and one nuclear stand off we've avoided by Obama bein…
Would Romney have helped better position the US?
Simple question. What would be the condition of the United States today in terms of our domestic situation, and in terms of our country's position in the world, if Mitt Romney had been elected in 2012?
What we didn't see at Sochi
During the Winter Olympics, viewers around the world marveled at the pristine snow-capped mountains surrounding Sochi, Russia's Black Sea resort city.
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.