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Celebrating National Library Week
What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …
French election
Observers have been quick to point out the unprecedented nature of Nicolas Sarkozy's defeat in the first round of the French presidential elections. No incumbent has failed to lead the field at this stage since dir…
Americas summit
It is a sad commentary on the Sixth Summit of the Americas, the triennial gathering of 34 heads of state from North, South and Central America, when the outcomes of the summit are overshadowed by the misbehavior of…
FISHING RIGHTS
Reader asking to hear from anglers
Business boom continues in Grant County
GOVERNMENT
Reader invites people to work for change
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION
Reader thanks Herald for donations
Farms will face challenges in the future
RITZVILLE - I am writing you today about a challenge ahead of farming communities throughout Eastern Washington. The challenge is real and it affects more than those involved in advocacy groups and organizations. O…
TEA PARTY RALLY
Reader disagrees with status quo
THANK YOU
Reader thanks tournament helpers
Secret Service scandal
The 11 Secret Service agents who were part of the president's advance security detail were hired, trained, armed and paid well for their judgment. They failed miserably. Fire them.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Reader disagrees about candidate comments
SOAP LAKE NAME CHANGE
Reader disagrees with proposal
Ephrata hospital
Voters are leaning toward sustaining Ephrata's Columbia Basin Hospital during this week's $13 million bond request.
THANK YOU
Reader thanks medical professionals
PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Reader is concerned about the elderly