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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…
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.
Lind business owners tell how their business closed
Legislators in Olympia, Wash. wake up. Idaho is taking over.
Reader addresses credit, debit fraud
Consider a possible way to greatly reduce exposure to credit and debit card fraud.
Reader agrees with Joy Hummer's letter
I agree with Joy Hummer's letter to the editor "Reader dislikes McCoy cartoons," February 20 2014. This kind of so called humor borders on "bullying." The other side of this unkind of poking fun at a group of citiz…
We can learn from the Skagit River bridge replacement
The news these days is filled with stories about Big Bertha, the stalled Seattle waterfront drilling machine, and the cracks in the pontoons of the new SR 520 …
Moses Lake pharmacist supports Medicare improvements
As a small business independent pharmacist, I write to commend the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for aspects of their recently proposed rule that will improve Medicare Part D for beneficiaries, i…
'Grey-Haired Brigade set to take back nation in 2014
Reader wamts to know more about removal of fish eating brids from Potholes
After reading the Feb. 11, 2014 article "Fish eating birds to be evicted from Potholes island" in the CBH, I wanted to know more about the removal of nesting Caspian Terns from Goose Island because I am aware that …
Reader dislikes McCoy cartoons
Glenn McCoy's SOTU cartoon stating "This Guy Lied...." lacks humor and wit. If I were a Republican, I think I'd find it even less funny. However, I am not a Republican and am writing this letter to remind you that …
All immigrants should be treated fairly
Congress has so much to do. We have Governor Christie scandal, IRS scandal, Obama healthcare also immigration reform. So much talk on all TV stations about President Obama and remarks from Republicans toward Obama.