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GRANDMA GREEN SAYS: Exercise your right to vote
Regarding voting, or the lack thereof in Grant County, I read the Columbia Basin Herald’s edition of Aug. 20 to le…
Americans have a right to fly the flag
I moved from the country to town and moved into some apartments. For about two months I have been here. I have put up a couple of things and I was told to take them down. I took them down. The last thing I put up w…
Thoughts on traffic, parking lots and the Old Testament
Jeanne and I were born and raised on the Olympic Peninsula of the state. At age 16, we both learned to drive there.
Why vote for Terry Brewer Position 1 Grant County PUD?
Terry Brewer is the best-qualified candidate to continue in the position he has held for the past twelve years.
Brewer, Paris bring experience to the PUD
The Grant County PUD needs experienced commissioners. Looming at the PUD are replacement of a complicated (and vital) energy sales contract, new infrastructure to meet growing power demands, and the resolve and cre…
Some facts about the Grant County PUD
I’m not choosing sides, but it’s time to move past the adversarial posturing toward the District and the Commission and get back to the facts. We have led well.
Paris, Brewer good for everyone
In my career as a farmer I have had the opportunity to engage in business relationships with two of our sitting PUD commissioners, Tom Flint and Larry Schaapman. From these associations I have come to know both men…
Enough is enough
Today I went out to pick up my mail and was astonished to find a flyer from the group “Enough is Enough PAC” against Matt Manweller. It’s deeply troubling. Where have we gone in politics that we don’t even allow ac…
Carter works hard for Grant County
As election season is here, I want to say thank you to Cindy Carter and urge you to cast your vote for her. Cindy has faithfully served Grant County and will continue to do so. I have the pleasure of knowing Cindy …
Carter serves her constituents well
In full disclosure I am related to Cindy Carter through marriage. And I can honestly say that with pleasure. She is amazingly successful in whatever she pursues.
Newhouse is the best choice for farmers
I don’t often write nor endorse, but ask that your readers consider supporting Congressman Dan Newhouse for another term in the U.S. House.
Housing Authority has options available for the homeless
I would like to make a correction to the Oct. 25, 2018 article “In the crosshairs: ML Council discusses homelessness.”
Cooper answers questions – all you have to do is ask
On Oct 25, Michael J. Nordsten submitted a letter to the editor that suggested I had not been fully open about myself, my work experience, my time in the Navy, and insinuated that I was trying to hide something fro…
PUD rates should be fair for everybody
No one likes to pay more for electricity. The fact is that increasing costs increases rates. Since 2015 the PUD commission has kept these increases balanced at no more than 2 percent per year. This steady rate-incr…
Cooper leaves questions unanswered
At the Oct. 8 candidate forum held in Moses Lake, Casey Cooper failed to unveil the mystery about himself. He gave almost no concrete evidence about his experiences that would qualify him to be treasurer. He talked…
Your healthcare depends on this election
At least 75 percent of Americans believe that health care is the No. 1 issue in this election.