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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
Support for bike helmet law in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Board of Health, Safe Kids Grant County, and the Grant County Health District support Moses Lake's ordinance requiring children 1…
Sonico employee asks POML to gather facts
The POML states "they are acting on public safety concerns" when attempting to justify kicking Sonico out of Bldg. 408. The structural defects that exist in 408 have been there for 15 years, probably longer, but th…
Suicide survivors help others
We expect the new Moses Lake-based group created for those left behind after a suicide will help many people. The group starts its first meeting May 20 and is still in the process of forming.
Thank you to Samaritan Hospital staff
I would like to thank all the staff at Samaritan Hospital for the excellent care I received during my recent stay. I am grateful to all involved regarding my emergency surgery April 19 and for the care I continued …
Helmet proposal restricts parent's role
The Moses Lake City Council's proposal to require children age 16 and younger to wear helmets when biking is nearing approval.
Family reflects on traffic tragedy
The entire family of Daniel and Teresa Lopez would like to say thank you for the kindness and support we have been given during this horrific time in our lives. We lost Daniel, and there is not a day that goes by t…
Columbia Basin surgeon to retire on July 1
For the past 19 years, it has been my great fortune to live in Wenatchee and to be part of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. We are all truly blessed to participate in such a great health care system.
Reader continues thoughts on vacant lots
My previous letter to the editor regarding vacant property apparently got read by more than one person. If I understand the Washington State Constitution correctly, Article VII, Section 1 - Taxation, puts all real …
A step toward accountability
Sen. Mark Schoesler's bill requiring the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) to update its list of agency fees is the right step in the direction for improved government accountability.
Issues and improvements in Warden
Crime has been an issue in Warden and still is. According to a recent city council meeting on April 23, Warden police will hire a new police officer in an effort to improve with more patrols.
MLIRD offers thanks for Kids' Fishing Day
MLIRD would like to thank the Columbia Basin Herald for helping to get the word out about our fourth annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Connelly Park (Airman's Beach). Having the registration form in the Grant County Jo…
Readers ask community to help stop gangs
I read the Herald's supplement for March 22 on Gangs in Grant County and applaud the efforts by all to actively combat this social cancer. We are especially appreciative to our Sheriff's department, schools and oth…
A tale of 2 budgets
The state Legislature is down to its final two weeks of session. It means negotiations are going strong between the House and the Senate. They must agree on a budget soon, as session ends on April 28.
Reader offers 'Natural Law' quiz
The American Founding Fathers understood the thinking of Marcus Tellius Cicero with respect to "Natural Law." Natural Law is that which the Supreme Creator established. Natual Law has the fundamental presupposition…
Grant County Dems support DREAM Act
The Washington State DREAM Act builds on Washington state's long-held values of education, fairness and diversity by extending state-based financial aid to high school graduates with legal work permits. We've inves…