Opinion
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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 warns against tribalism
Political pundit, Norm Ornstein, says our American society has become a tribal society. We have divided ourselves into camps of like-minded people who see everyone outside our camp as enemies. "If you're for it, I'…
Reader supports Todd Voth
I am writing on behalf of Todd Voth and his candidacy for City Councilman. Todd Voth has run a successful business for over 20 years. He has the knowledge it takes to carry out a project, see it done in its entiret…
Reader noticed new location serving liquor
I walk every morning and noticed at the new Old Town Coffee House just completed at the corner of Evelyn and Central Drive, the windows display several notices indicating that a liquor license is being requested. S…
Reader believes veterans and tax payers deserve better
"The gleaming temples of Democracy that tourists visit in Washington (D.C.), the marble shrines to great leaders and great ideals, are no longer an appropriate emblem for the nation's capital. Washington (D.C.) now…
Chiefs' group: Fire District 13 deserves your support
The Grant County Fire Chiefs and Fire Commissioners are urging you to support Grant County Fire District 13's Emergency Medical Services levy on the November ballot.
Regulatory overreach: The new normal
News stories about the government shutdown have shined a spotlight on the issue of government overreach.
Reader wants voters to consider voting yes EMS levy
For those of you that live in rural areas surrounding Ephrata, you probably realize that you are in Grant County Fire District 13. This month you will be receiving an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy ballot in…
Reader has known Todd Voth for over 20 years
It has been my pleasure to have known Todd Voth for over 20 years.
Chief Moses students thank members for clean-up
Nearly 200 community members from several local LDS churches around Sept. 11th, came to Chief Moses Middle School and cleaned out the weeds, broken lawn barriers, dead shrubs, and made our back courtyard beautiful.
Retired teacher explains Common Core State Standards
This school year, you will hear much about Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Basically, it is a set of national standards aimed at making students college and work place ready as well as preparing them to be comp…
Voth shares election platform
Moses Lake is a great community that in past years has exceded the 20,000 population mark, which offers us the opportunity to attract businesses and franchises…
Reader wants to thank the CBH for delivering newspapers to his class
I would like to thank the Columbia Basin Herald for providing free newspapers to my classroom. We are using the newspapers to practice a variety of skills such as identifying informational text features. The studen…
Our online poll results
Last week we asked our readers "Who do you think is to blame for the government shutdown? "
Common Core criticisms
An online petition aims to have Washington state rescind its Common Core adoption for public schools, the Race to the Top application, the No Child Left Behind waiver, and other related requirements.
Reader explains the Moses Lake Grant County Tea Party Coalition
Citizens may have received a phone call asking for a donation from Tea Party Express. Just for the record, the Moses Lake Grant County Tea Party Coalition (MLGCTPC) does NOT solicit donations or contributions. We p…