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…
Overdraft protection
There’s a justice in overdraft protection fees: Those who are careless in their spending pay penalties that support banking services for the rest of the population, services such as free checking.
Religious tribalism
Another Muslim-Christian massacre happened in Nigeria — continuing a grotesque pattern that has recurred intermittently for two centuries.
THEATER
Friday I saw the stage play “Hello, Dolly!” at the Wallenstien Theater, put on by the Mormon Church. It was a first class performance of home grown thespians — free and open to Moses Lake. The work and time to prod…
Relay for Life fund-raiser is a success
MOSES LAKE — Recently the Columbia Colstor & Food Pavilion Relay For Life teams hosted our 4th annual Dinner/Dance/Auction, which was sold out a month in advance and a huge success, thanks to the generosity of the …
TEA PARTY
Do you feel like you have an IRA account where you make 10% return on your investment, but the maintenance fees are 12%-20%? I went to my first “Tea Party” meeting about a month ago. More of a first investigation i…
THANKS
I wanted to thank so many people for the wonderful time I had once again performing in Moses Lake a few weeks ago. It was such a treat to have my whole band, Urban Blue, come out with me from Atlanta to perform at …
USDA under secretary touts Job Corps
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Job Corps is a place where good ideas come together. That is why my recent visit with approximately 300 energetic young people at a USDA Job Corps Center in Idaho was so encouraging. In Job Corps…
SPORTS
I am really disappointed in the sports coverage of the Columbia Basin Herald.
Big oil
A few years ago, when SUVs still ruled American roads and gasoline prices were skyrocketing, consumers and politicians howled that oil companies were guilty of price-gouging because they refused to increase refiner…
AFGHANISTAN
We will end up leaving without “victory” anyway. Let’s leave this time before we bring catastrophic destruction to the land and people of Afghanistan, as well as to our own economy.
CELLPHONES
I was watching the news and they want to ticket teens for using cellphones or texting while driving. Why just teens? You can’t tell me older people can talk or be texting and still be a safe driver.
THANKS
This is either late or early, but I wanted to thank the farmers along I-90 for the wonderful Christmas light displays. How thoughtful of all of you to take the time and effort to put your displays along the long, d…
THANKS
I would like to express my most sincere thanks to Ephrata Ace Hardware for a fair and quick settlement when they accidentally damaged my vehicle while loading some rental equipment. The professional manner in which…
THANKS
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who continue to support us in our vision to touch people’s lives in a positive way.
STATE BUDGET
First let me say that a sales tax is the most fair tax our state has. It is paid by the end consumer. If I can afford to purchase a new Lincoln car, I pay more tax than my friend who can only afford to buy a used T…