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Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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…

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
Clarifying ShirtBuilders' role with irrigation district

MOSES LAKE —  I am writing this letter to the community at large regarding a recent Rich Archer campaign flyer mailing that included the name of my business, ShirtBuilders, information pertaining  to work done for …

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you so much for sending us these newspapers. We have had fun reading the comics and also reading about important events. Some of us wouldn’t have gotten the chance to otherwise. Thank you again.

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thanks for the newspaper every week. One of my favorite sections is the sports. I like it because you actually include details about the game. And the comics are funny. One of my favorite ones are Baby Blues and Ga…

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
SCHOOLS

In the spring, Frontier Middle School has a fundraiser which benefits activities.

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
Clarifying ShirtBuilders' role with irrigation district

MOSES LAKE —  I am writing this letter to the community at large regarding a recent Rich Archer campaign flyer mailing that included the name of my business, ShirtBuilders, information pertaining  to work done for …

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
No magic wand, only hard choices with state budget

OLYMPIA — In our state, the governor must submit a balanced budget to the Legislature. That means government spending must equal tax collections.  Unlike Congress, we cannot borrow or print money.

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you for giving us the newspaper for free. One thing I do with your newspaper is that I always read the comics. My favorite one is Garfield. I also like reading the sports section.

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you for sending us the newspaper twice a week. I especially like the Garfield comics because I think they are really funny. I also like the newspaper because it has what is happening in the local news like wh…

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you for sending copies of the Columbia Basin Herald newspaper for free. I like to look at the comics because they are very funny. It was nice to see who is in the lead for prosecutor. Thanks again for the new…

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you for giving us free newspapers weekly. I enjoy reading local news and knowing what’s going on around our community. I would like for you to keep sending us the newspaper so we can have a fun task to do in …

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
GRANT COUNTY PUD

When Grant County PUD power rates are not based on costs of providing service, explanation of a proposed budget that points to multi-year rate increases creates a lack of trust.

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you for giving us the newspaper for free. I like the comics you have. They are funny. We like to use it because we use it for our writing and reading. Also it helps our vocab. So thank you for giving us the p…

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

Thank you for providing the Columbia Basin Herald newspaper for our class. We all appreciate it very much.

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

The newspaper is very interesting and informative. I like knowing what’s going on outside of school and outside of our small town of Quincy. Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to learn more about wha…

Updated 16 years, 7 months ago
THANKS

My sixth grade students appreciate receiving the Columbia Basin Herald twice each week through the Newspapers in Education program. As you will see the their letters, my students enjoy it very much and have used it…