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…
Residents support Mary Perry for MLIRD post
The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is enlarging its board of directors from three to five at an election on Dec. 10, 2013. We have the opportunity to elect a person of unquestioned integrity, sou…
Former councilmember supports Mary Perry
Good news! The MLIRD has decided to expand the number of board members from three to five. More good news! Mary Perry is running for one of those two new positions. Mary has held a great interest in MLIRD for sever…
Stay connected with Columbia Basin Secondary School
To Columbia Basin Secondary School parents: Keep the communication lines open with counselors and school administrators.
Reader wants tax help for all
I want the tax reduction. My employees want the $10,000 bonus.
Hire our veterans
The good news is, America is bringing its troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. However, that presents a challenge because a large number of those troops will leave the military upon their return. That shift, alon…
Teachers anxious about Common Core reading suggestions
My colleague Marianne Iksic and I realized that though the state standards were superior, the new national standards were here to stay. Between 90 to 95 percen…
Congress should rebuild Obamacare
In the midst of all the turmoil, confusion and partisan infighting over the Affordable Care Act, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's words have come back to ha…
Former Moses Lake resident appreciates town's kindness
A recent act of kindness from Dave's Computers and Repair embodied the best of small town values and personal service that I took for granted growing up with in Moses Lake...service that, unfortunately, has become …
Readers pleased with Columbia Basin entertainment
The month of October has been a great month for entertainment in the Columbia Basin. It started off with Premier Performances on October 15 with the Johnny Cash tribute, Ring of Fire, and was a sold out performance…
Reader wonders about 'unintended consequences'
It is unfortunate that a law cannot be passed and enforced that requires all levels of government to predict all "unintended consequences" and list what shall be required to mitigate the impact of each. Failure to …
Warn teens about marijuana dangers
Teens, do you want to forget information you learned for a test, make poor choices, or put yourself at risk for an accident?
Some school standards are already similar to Common Core
As noted last week, the backlash against Common Core State Standards (CCSS) has begun. A look back to two years ago may provide some insight to the current gro…
Help us shape the future
The Columbia Basin Herald is seeking two people residing in the paper's coverage area to serve one-year terms on its Editorial Board.
A gift from Whitworth
Education is a gift.
Reader weighs in on Initiative 522
Regardless of other thoughts, should we examine one possible "unintended consequence" if Initiative 522 passes?