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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 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.
Problems in America complex
Here again Congress putting blame to President Obama concerning several topics like healthcare, raising wages for working Americans. Also immigration status and the support of our troops. Yes, there is so much goin…
Approve the Keystone Pipeline
The Seattle Times headline said it all: "Obama running out of reasons to reject Keystone XL."
Small town pride seen in school support
Bonds and levies in our outlying areas of Lind, Wilson Creek, Othello, Warden and Ritzville were passing at the polls, according to unofficial results released Tuesday.
Reader discusses moral values
Mr. Bo Nielsen's letter printed on Thursday, February 6th, shows a level of understanding and maturity that many adults seem to lack. One of the comments made on the CBH website proves that point.
Reader weighs in on health care
There was a comment made on January 18, 2014 in the on-line "Letters to the Editor" in response to one written by Mr. Hudson that expressed concerns regarding the Affordable Health Care Act. It read in part, "No-on…
Reader praises the food section of CBH
My name is R.T. Williams. I am a former long-term resident of Moses Lake and current subscriber to the electronic edition of the Columbia Basin Herald. I am writing to praise the food section of the newspaper. One …
Kudos to Quincy Crime Stoppers
We applaud Quincy farmer Larry Schaapman and other community members for forming a Crime Stoppers group to help combat crime. Schaapman had his bales of wire stolen last summer and used his experience to help other…
Reader wonders about the age to possess a gun
As an 18 year old citizen in my community, who is a gun enthusiast, why am I able to buy a gun that can hit a quarter from a mile away but not a pistol and conceal carry it? I would like to be able to protect mysel…
Reader encourages emergency preparedness
Have the Right Stuff in a Disaster?
Resident unhappy about possible changes to vehicle ordinance
In regards to the proposed change to Chapter 8.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code, "Residential Vehicle Storage," City Manager Joe Gavinski states, "the proposed amendment changes the enforcement methodology." Usi…
Readers believe in angels and gives thanks to community members
Do you believe in angels? The ones that come in all forms, shapes and sizes. the kind, that walks the earth, seldom heard, seldom seen, everyday people just like you and me. The ones, which do not expect or ask for…
Readers thank Jared Wood
A special thank you to Jared Wood, the fine young man who made the beautiful wood box for the library. It is so nice to hear about a young person doing good things. Good job.