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…
Reader concerned about budget cuts
I am a certified teacher for the state of Washington. I love what I do! I love it so much that I am staying employed as a teacher despite a challenge we have i…
Reader touts Big Bend's efforts, success
For 50 years, Big Bend Community College has been committed to providing education and training for people so they can develop better skills, find better jobs,…
Teacher utilizes donated newspapers
I want to begin by thanking you and the Columbia Basin Herald for supplying my classroom with newspapers each week. They have become very useful in the classro…
Reader confused by request
People tell me that this is a conservative place. People say that they want less government interference and more individual freedom. But I doubt this. I think…
Budget solution
It is not hard to cut government budgets. It's really not.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Hansen writes of 'character assassinations'
MOSES LAKE - I've experienced a number of character assassinations this last month by the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District. Although not menti…
Reader comments on recent district doings
In the article about the MLIRD, some people seem to be playing fast and loose with the truth. I have known Mick Hansen my whole life. Anyone who knows him woul…
Reader enjoyed downtown event
Well, it might not have been one enchanted evening, but it certainly was a hallowed Halloween.
EDITORIAL: Leaderless, but not out
Franklin Roosevelt assured the country there was nothing to fear but fear itself. Ronald Reagan urged us to stay the course. Bill Clinton found hope in pop cul…
Writer clarifies previous letter
I would like to take a moment to clarify my recent letter to the editor regarding Ronald Reagan's continued popularity, and comments made by those polled, rega…
Reader is upset over theft
Disgrace! I am a 21-years-of-service disabled veteran and am truly honored to have served my (our) country. People thank us for our service. "Proud" is what I …
Reader supports election changes
It is amazing to me that the Moses Lake irrigation district has taken such a strong stand against Mick Hansen. They may be fine, upstanding citizens that work …
Reader wants more transparency
Is email great or what! During the rate increase meetings held back in August 2011, three PUD commissioners met privately with an out-of-town consultant hired …
GUEST EDITORIAL: Samaritan Healthcare campuses are tobacco free
MOSES LAKE - As part of the Samaritan Healthcare mission to provide health care services that improve the well-being of the people of our community, in May of …
Letters from MLCA
Thank you for writing the CBH. I enjoy it a lot.