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…
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.
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.