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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 …
Wounded dog coverage strikes a chord with reader
I read the 2 articles in your paper regarding "Baby Boy" being shot and his owners taking him to Animal World Veterinary Clinic for care.
Why I Support I-517
I support Initiative 517 because I am a strong believer in our initiative rights which our state has had for over a century. Our right to initiative and petition our government is the most important tool we have to…
Readers weighs in on government shutdown
Can the Federal Government shutdown get worse?
Dangerous duels with Americans caught in the middle
After spending a couple of days last week in Washington, D.C., I wonder how Congress and President Obama will settle their differences without hurting the taxp…
Reader wonders about the federal government shutdown?
Is the Federal Government having a childish temper tantrum?
Legislative issues linger after session
Although the state's Legislative session is long over, state Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller are busy visiting areas of our state.
Reader wonders about the impact the shoreline rules will have
It appears to me that there has been no consideration given to the economic impact on the area's small businesses as a result of the Department of Ecology's proposed change in the shoreline rules. My small business…
Reader wants to thank the Columbia Basin Herald
Thank you for delivering your newspaper to our class. We will use the papers in our Writer's Workshop in the "Eagle's Nest" (room 17). They will help us in our reading as we learn about our community, nation, and w…
Reader clarifies who the Lioness Club of Moses Lake is affiliated with
The Lioness Club of Moses Lake operates the Sapceburger Booth at the Grant County Fair. It has come to our attention that a vendor at the Adams County Fair was selling "spaceburgers." This vendor and his product ar…
Our online poll: Did you take a vacation this summer?
Many Americans skip taking a vacation, and according to an article by Marketplace, this is not a healthy or profitable choice.
ESA listing could undercut WA economy
Rail projects are key to our economic future
Reader opposes Frankenfoods
I just learned of Initiative 522 from a mailing urging me to vote "no." After reading it, I've decided to vote "yes."
When national parks burn
Happy Birthday Moses Lake
The Great Depression was still on. Hitler was making his moves in Europe, but World War II. hadn't started. Grand Coulee Dam was nearly completed but design work on the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project was in its …