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Opinion

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Updated 1 week, 5 days ago

Celebrating National Library Week

What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
TENANT TROUBLES

Reader calls for fair treatment of renters

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
The Afghanistan War comes knocking

Some of you saw news reports around June 6 of a helicopter shoot-down in Afghanistan. Both crew members were killed, and one was close to my family.

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
The power of volunteers

What a difference a dedicated, hard-working group of volunteers can make. This was shown last week with the installation and completion of the Forgotten Heroes Memorial at Grant County International Airport.

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
SHERIFF'S REPORTS

Reader likes restored format

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
Othello students enjoy Herald

The newspaper that I get in Mr. McPartland's room helps me because I always look in the police records. It helps me figure out when to watch for burglary or shootings, and it makes me feel safer and more aware. It'…

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
NIE PROGRAM

Othello teacher thanks CBH

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
Anguish of unemployment

We sometimes hear people - always people who are fortunate enough to have jobs - speculate that many people receiving unemployment benefits really don't want to work.

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
TRAFFIC FINES

Reader says online pay isn't cheaper

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
GRADUATE ADVICE

Teacher encourages reading

Updated 13 years, 10 months ago
Tragedy hits home

The death of 21-year-old Ben Horning on May 30 left his community reeling. Young Ben was crossing state Route 17 on foot when he was struck by a motor home, according to police reports. He died at the scene.

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
CHARITY RIDE

Readers thank ride participants

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
RELAY FOR LIFE

Reader invites people to attend event

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
MAIL DELIVERY

Reader concerned about bills

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

A reader's musings about current events

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
Be safe

Police officers, deputies, fire fighters, EMTs and other public safety workers have difficult and demanding jobs.