Opinion
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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Living in one desert is enough...
A healthy chunk of the Columbia Basin’s population likes living in a desert. The sagebrush calls out. The tumbleweeds meander through town and the sunshine is …
Moses Lake looks to the future with top priorities established for 2026
The City of Moses Lake has a bright future. The Moses Lake City Council is moving forward with its newly-adopted top priorities for 2026. The prioritie…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: It’s time to celebrate...
The Columbia Basin is filled with amazing people, businesses and places. You already knew that, though. What you may not have realized is that it’s alread…
COLUMN: Must win weeks for the Seahawks
As the NFL preseason kicks off August 7, it’s time to think about every possible outcome for our favorite teams. For some teams, assessing the most important g…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Public service and transparency...
Transparency is a word that gets thrown a lot these days. From the perspective of a newspaper editor, it’s become something of a talking point with little…
LETTER: The Parable of the Blocked Gate
There once was a great city with two gates. The largest gate, on the south side, welcomed merchants, scholars, travelers, local farmers, and the city’s grand army. A long and narrow road leading into the small, nor…
LETTER: Remembering my friend, Kevin Fuhr
Kevin Fuhr will be missed. My sincere condolences to Emily, Jordan and friends and family who are sad during this time. Em and Jordan, you two will always be h…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: It takes a community...
Often, the folks here at the Columbia Basin Herald refer to getting the paper put together and out the door as a “daily miracle.” Every day, stories fall throu…
The Mariners need to seize the moment
Whenever a trade deadline rolls around, it’s always a great opportunity to assess your favorite team’s production. For the Seattle Mariners, they sit right on …
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Engage mindfully ...
For much of my adult life, I intentionally put myself in the background of different situations. I was content being a behind-the-scenes worker, whether that w…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Every day an adventure...
Being a journalist is sometimes like riding a tornado. One moment you’re out at the county fair helping young folks celebrate the hard work they put into …
COLUMN: Name, image and likeness is good for college sports, just mismanaged
In the last few years of collegiate sports, we have seen name, image and likeness, NIL, completely flip the sports world on its head. Many fans across social m…
LETTER: Hoping to see a kinder community
Thank you for your editorial in the Thursday, June 26 newspaper. It was very timely and necessary to get the word out.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In support of first responders...
A horrific tale unfolded in Coeur d’Alene this past weekend when a man set a wildfire near Canfield Mountain and Nettleton Gulch to draw out firefighters to re…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The weight of officials’ words...
We live in a time where the old axiom, “The pen is mightier than the sword,” rings truer than ever. Social media gives anyone and everyone with half a thought …