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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…
Keep Manweller to protect our 2nd Amendment rights
I’m writing to encourage voters to vote Matt Manweller again for District 13 Representative. Dr. Manweller has faithfully, earnestly, and with humble diligence represented Eastern Washington’s core values for six y…
We are beggars, that is true
Church reformer Martin Luther died in the year 1546 at age 62. Beside his deathbed was a desk that had a piece of paper with writing on it. There were just ove…
Cindy Carter is an excellent county commissioner
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our current elected Grant County commissioners, but most especially Cindy Carter. I recently sent a letter regarding juvenile diversion, rehab and restorative program…
Misconceptions about Grant PUD
As a slight introduction, I have been your Grant PUD Commissioner for the past twelve years and have chosen not to seek re-election. As I ride off into the sun…
Hammond listens to the people of the 13th District
In this great democracy, voting is a privilege, hard won by our foremothers and fathers. I do my best to be informed on issues and focus on the best person to represent me, not on the party. In the upcoming midterm…
School sports good for players and spectators
It’s fall, even if it’s just beginning to feel like it outside, and that means kids are back in school. And the beginning of school means the beginning of school sports. Fields, gyms and pools all over the Basin ar…
Hearing the benefits of a silent night
A few weeks ago, our family took a vacation in the country.
Manweller needs to resign from legislature
The independent investigation presented a long pattern of predatory behavior by Matt Manweller. 15 different women and more than 20 corroborating witnesses provided extremely troubling accounts of the behavior they…
Faith: Truth or philosophy?
I have heard it said that faith is a philosophy. The dictionary defines philosophy as a set of beliefs. Is there a difference between the two? Over the past several years churches’ highly esteemed leadership has de…
Thank God for President Trump
I just wanted to thank our president for believing in free enterprise. And acknowledging only God can make this country prosper. Keep up the good work, President Trump.
Shaking the hand that feeds us
Why bother farming when we can all just get our food at the supermarket?
County treasurer offers perspective on MLIRD assessment billing
Misleading information has created a false narrative regarding the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) 2018 assessment billing. In prior ye…
Is there a climate change of the soul?
I’m going to give you some words and you tell me what you think about them: climate change.
Reflections on newsmakers
Why don’t you say whether or not the people who make the Columbia Basin Herald’s front page are citizens or illegal aliens?
Hammond would serve 13th District well
This is an appeal to my Republican friends, those from the GOP era who stood for character, integrity, prudence, small government and local control; those who have seen the principles of their party wrested from th…