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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 …
LETTER: Thank your school board this month
By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It's a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public s…
Thanks to kind family for shoveling driveway
Dear editor, After the last snowfall of about six inches, it was a bitter cold day and I had finally decided to shovel my drive at about 1 in the afternoon...
Texas governor flouts Christmas spirit with migrant stunt
Dear editor, On Christmas Eve, when most Americans were rejoicing in this season of “goodwill toward men,” the Texas governor sent three buses of asylum seekers to DC as a cheesy political stunt...
OPINION: Libraries should prioritize availability over facelift
(The Dec. 6) Herald ran a story announcing a $10 million facelift for our area libraries. Nice, except spending money for facilities that have limited access hours since COVID reared its ugly head and because the s…
On Ukraine and the Orthodox Church
“Breaking: Zelensky Announces he is banning the Orthodox Church in Ukraine” I have a number of Russian and Ukrainian friends, and we all agree that the war in Ukraine is a terrible thing. As an Orthodox Christ…
LETTER: Voting for Patty Murray
For U.S. Senator, I am voting once again for Senator Patty Murray. I won’t – and just can’t – take a chance on anyone else. Since 1992, Patty Murray has helped community leaders, myself included, in showing farmwo…
LETTER: I have a concern
When my great-granddaughter turned 16 and got her driver’s license, she registered to vote, as the instructions in the voters pamphlet directed. I received my…
LETTER: Judges support Gigliotti for Superior Court Judge
Casting an informed vote in a judicial race is often challenging. Judges are required to be non-partisan and must refrain from making statements or promises th…
LETTER: Why I support Anna Gigliotti for Superior Court judge
When I was in Family Court filing for divorce, Ms. Chlarson was the court commissioner (August 2009). She denied the protection order I asked for and rather than suggesting that my ex stay in our home in Soap Lake…
LETTER: Grant County Deputy Sheriff's Association endorses Gigliotti
The Grant County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has voted to endorse Anna Gigliotti for Superior Court Judge. She is best candidate for the position with her exp…
LETTER: I’m just saying
When you are getting ready to mark your ballot for Superior Court judge, consider the following: Melissa Chlarson was born in Grant County, grew up in Grant Co…
LETTER: Chlarson right choice for Superior Court
I have known Melissa Chlarson for over 30 years and I am proud to support her as our county’s next Superior Court judge. Melissa and I both grew up in the Colu…
LETTER: Judges endorse Melissa Chlarson
We are both judges, and we collectively have in excess of 60 years of experience as lawyers and judges. Based on our years of experience, we have both reached …
LETTER: Support for Joey Kriete for Grant County Sheriff
With ballots being delivered in the mail this week, I would like to express my support and endorsement of Joey Kriete for Grant County Sheriff and share what I…
Letter: Audubon Society celebrates local birds
As the recently elected President of the Central Basin Audubon Society, I would like to thank the Columbia Basin Herald for printing the excellent AP article, "What's a Garden Without Birds?" in the Friday, Aug. 5 …