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…
Reader wants to thank the 4H youth
As volunteers for the last six years at the Eagles Food Booth at the Grant County Fair we would like to thank the 4H youth for their great manners, respect and courtesy.
Reader supports ML School Board member
Read the Aug. 8 issue of the Columbia Basin Herald regarding "The ML School Board votes to convert CBSS." I wouldn't be in their shoes for their socks! Darned if they do, darned if they don't!
Is CO2 really the target?
WA economy needs immigration reform
It's a rare issue that brings together Washington's agricultural industry, immigration rights groups, business associations, faith organizations and politicians from both sides of the aisle. After years of hard wor…
Reader urges Americans to be aware
There is potential for a terrorist attack about which Congress was warned more than three years ago. It will come without warning. There will be no "chatter." NSA doesn't have a clue!
Check out the Grant County Fair
With arts and crafts displays, animal barns, political booths, vendor offerings, carnival rides and much more, the Grant County Fair has something for everyone.
Reader wants fairgoers to know where their money is going
Going to the Fair? Check out where your money is going! Go to the Knights of Columbus booth and see how your friendly fair board has blocked almost all visibility and accessibility to the booth with out of towners …
Piling on BP - But who's next?
In football, players who jump on the ball carrier after he's been tackled get a 15-yard penalty for piling on. But in a courtroom, piling on can get you billio…
New health plan creates questions
Health care was a dominant issue at the national level and in Congress in 2010. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, businesses, individuals and states have been trying to determin…
Consider volunteering at New Hope
Many volunteer and service opportunities are available in the Columbia Basin.
Prosecutor backs self-defense laws
EPHRATA - It is disappointing to see some in the federal government not only attack the means by which individuals choose to defend themselves, but now make cl…
Reader addresses postal problem
I urge readers to contact their Congressional representatives and demand that Congress fix the problem it created for the United States Postal Service.
Reader urges Americans to speak the truth
Many people used pseudonyms during the American Revolution for protection from the King's government. The First Amendment of the US Constitution was written to protect our freedom of speech and the press. However, …
The magic of Wash. Business Week
Reader applauds 'Bed Ride' at Masquer's
I saw Matthew Weaver's play, "Bed Ride," at Masquer's Theater in Soap Lake last week and thoroughly enjoyed it!