Opinion
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COLUMN: Head west, they say
This column came together probably as quickly as my decision to move from Columbus, Ohio to Moses Lake. When I gra…
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 …
LETTER: Keep FEMA to benefit all states
I’ve read and heard on the news that the current administration wants to eliminate FEMA at the federal level and make the individual states responsible for any…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Congrats to the Class of 2025
Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the distinct privilege of running a newsroom that covers more than a dozen high school graduations and one college graduation…