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…
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 …
Reader comments on postal service
In Regard to: Moses Lake Postal Service. We've had the same mail lady for 5 years. In that 5 years, this is the service we receive consistently from her: knocked over garbage cans from her car, she pushes them out …
Reader wants overcrowding options explored
I don't think our community understands what is going on in our school district. I attended a meeting last week where the overcrowding issue in our schools was discussed. I was shocked to discover that only two opt…
Alternative school graduate wants school to stay open
MOSES LAKE - This letter is in regard to the proposition of the Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) possibly being used as another "regular" high school.
The federal government's (lack of) thinking regarding gun control
No law has ever prevented a person with evil intent from committing murder, assaults, theft, or any other crime. People were murdered long before firearms were invented. Guns are inanimate objects, capable of being…
Reader angered by player's lack of patriotism
I am a football fan (Go Hawks) and a American Veteran. I watched the most disgusting display of disrespect from the quarterback of the New England Patriots during the playing of our National Anthem prior the Champi…
Student supports Brees as Person of the Year
I am writing on account of the person of the year. I think the person of the year should be Drew Brees, the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints professional football team. I think this because of several reasons…
Resident cites city code in tree dispute
Thank you CBH. Some have pointed out their dissatisfaction with City Council members who keep spending our money to replace trees and repair the damage their roots cause. Councilman Deane likens $190,000 for 35 tre…
Student advocates for skate park
I skate a lot. I've also moved a lot and see many different skate parks. Comparing our skate park here to other parks, I think it's time we need to give it a makeover. Normal, good parks (for the most part) are dug…
Share King's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday and we wanted to somehow mark the special day honoring the slain civil rights leader.