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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…
Studded tire permit a bad idea
A proposed $75 permit to use studded tires is supposed to ensure Washington's drivers pay for highway damage caused by the tires.
Washington state misses tourist dollars
OLYMPIA - When we moved from Montana to Olympia 35 years ago, we saw enticing television and magazine ads for our neighboring states, but none for Washington. …
Reader supports right to bear arms
Regarding "Gun Violence" - I noticed this Sunday morning that Rev. Jesse Jackson was campaigning against "gun violence." I find it extremely unfortunate that he (as a national-level voice) is not screaming about th…
A dilemma in D.C.
What is it like to live in a consequence free environment?
Electoral College remains in stasis
Regarding one reader's urging to reexamine the Electoral College and the way it functions in our system of voting, I agree with her statements. But this is not a new dilemma.
Readers support Sheriff's gun stance
I wish to compliment and support the stance that our Sheriff Tom Jones has publicly taken on our second amendment rights. For one in such a publicly placed position to bravely state this staunch position requires c…
Don't crowd out new solutions
The Moses Lake School Board is grappling with some tough decisions to alleviate overcrowding at Moses Lake High School and Chief Moses and Frontier middle schools.
Reader suggests overcrowding solution
I was at last secondary overcrowding meeting that Rebecca Milligan attended and it is with interest that I read the letter to the editor written by her. It seems to me that going to a 6 period day would help take t…
Reader supports CBSS
I have in the past had the pleasure of being a high school and middle school tutor at Columbia Basin Secondary School. It was a good experience and I loved the kids with all my heart. I fear for the students and ma…
California vs. Texas
To the "Rulers" of the United States
I pray that neither you, your spouse, your children, grandchildren, nor the good citizens that elected you encounter the situation that I had many years ago. Three years of high school ROTC training made me recogni…
Reader protests possible CBSS closing
I'm writing in regard to CBSS possibly closing. We all need this school open to keep our kids dreams going. My son cannot attend a public school. Ever since I got him in this school, his grades have improved. His w…
Reader urges reexamining of electoral college
Separate statehood? Annexing into Idaho? Secede from the Union? These are a few ideas mentioned by a frustrated electorate determined to make their voices heard. Realistically, none of them are likely to occur. So …
Gun culture in America
There is a gun culture in America. It arrived with the first pilgrims who used them to protect the community from the unforseen perils od an unexplored land. And to procure game to sustain their numbers. Bad people…
Oregon refines report cards
The Oregon Department of Education is in the middle of a project to redesign its school report cards - the documents that help tell parents and other interested parties how their schools are performing relative to …