Opinion
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COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line
As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…
Readers encouraged to call governor about carbon tax task force
I received an email that read in part, "Governor Jay Inslee channeled President Obama by signing an executive order to create a carbon tax task force under the guise of lowering carbon emissions. This is Governor I…
The princess and the pea
Let's face it. We're spoiled.
Treasure graduation in digital yearbook
Do you remember the excitement of your senior year and all the special memories? We do.
Horse enthusiasts invited to charity ride
We are excited to invite horse enthusiasts to the Sixth Annual "Saddle Up for St. Jude" charity trail ride. This event is being held on May 17 in the Ancient Lakes area west of Quincy. St. Jude Children's Research …
E-cigarettes and the public's health
In Public Health we work to encourage people to stop smoking or not begin in the first place. Examples of this include education, working to create smoke free zones, and conducting compliance checks at our local to…
Is it too easy to rip off taxpayers?
Steal $200,000 from a bank and you'll go to prison. Steal $200,000 from the taxpayers and you'll probably get a slap on the wrist.
Latest McCleary order may be repeating the failures of the 1970s Doran decision
In January, the state Supreme Court handed down a new order in the 2012 McCleary case that reads almost like a line-by-line budget, as I wrote here. This 2014 order represents a significant shift in approach compar…
Grant County poised to help more students
With a thriving Big Bend Community College and the emerging Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, Grant County is providing students with more options. The skills center will be ready for the upcoming school year…
Said responds to Democratic caucus article, shares views
In reference to April 14 article in your newspaper about county Democrats, I introduced a resolution for one state, secular-democratic, where Muslims, Christians, and Jews can live in a united country with equal ri…
What does it mean to be a 911 dispatcher?
You ask what it means to be a 911 dispatcher, what is it that they do day after day? You can describe the job as stressful, exciting, sedentary, and every one …
Tablet primer a big hit
About 20 people were clearly engaged as they learned more about their tablets and eReaders Monday at Big Bend Community College.
Audit finds confidential info left on surplussed state agency computers
Washington state agencies face the same issue that confronts private citizens when it's time to update their personal computers. How do you safely dispose of y…
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…