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COLUMN: Head west, they say
This column came together probably as quickly as my decision to move from Columbus, Ohio to Moses Lake. When I gra…
LETTER: Honoring the 'Grant County Journal'
Dear Editor, This is to salute the service the Grant County Journal provided Ephrata residents over the years. As a former reporter for The Herald who covered the county seat, it's still hard to admit how man…
LETTER: A quote from John Adams
Dear editor and fellow readers, On the eve of our 4th of July celebration, let us reflect on the words of John Adams, our second President. He was one of the guiding lights in the creation of our Constitutional …
Commentary: Snake River Whac-A-Mole needs to stop
To supporters of the four Lower Snake River dams, the latest news that President Biden continues to pursue dam breaching is not shocking, but surprising, consi…
Commentary: Staying sober on the Fourth
The Fourth of July is an incredibly festive time for millions of American families nationwide. It’s typically filled with picnics, barbecues, fireworks, days a…
Op-Ed: The importance of Lower Snake River Dams
As a trusted provider of electricity to the families, small businesses, and agriculture industry in our region, Big Bend Electric Cooperative recognizes the cr…
Letter from the Editor: Sad but fond farewell
The Columbia Basin will be losing a valued friend this month. After more than 116 years, the Grant County Journal will print its last issue at the end of June.…
Letter: Exit from highway unsafe again
To all the folks who use Highway 17, Baseline Road and Potato Frontage Road, we had it made for a little while, didn’t we? After last summer of traffic tie-ups and slowdowns during construction, using those road…
Letter: Respect for single mothers
Motherhood is hard, and all mothers deserve our gratitude. As Mother’s Day approaches, we all particularly need to recognize the heroic love of single mothers. In a culture that honors and idolizes the intact, pros…
Letter: Coaching character
Dear editor, Regarding coaches Rudy Ochoa and Mike Jensen...
New hospital clearly needed
I recently visited Samaritan’s emergency room where I was quickly treated and admitted to the hospital. I received excellent care by Drs. Lockwood, Haigler and Kruger and nurse Chris Hanson in the emergency room. I…
Soap Lake and public dumping
Dear Editor, Recently I was driving out Road A in Soap Lake to see a piece of property I was interested in buying. When I got to the gate and got out to open it I noticed a huge mess going up into the field. Big…
Employers struggle to find work balance
Today, employers continue to struggle finding enough workers while attempting to bring people back to the office (work sites). A key problem is there simply aren’t enough people to fill available jobs. The U.S. …
LETTER: Feral cats out of hand
I'm fairly new to Moses Lake. I've only lived here for four years, but it quickly became apparent that the cat population is extremely out of hand. The only way the high population of cats can receive any help at…
Working Families Tax Credit boosts Washington families
Through my working with Yakima Rotary Food Bank (partnering with Community Services of Moses Lake) and Washington's Faith Action Network (a multi-faith advocacy coalition), I especially appreciate faith communities…
Letter: Fox journalists lied about election
For your readers who may not know, Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News Network and Fox Corp. for defamation. The court documents show that Fox CEO Rupert Murdoch knew that Fox News hosts lied about the 202…