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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…
Alcohol responsible for many evils in society
I have been a medical doctor for the past 37 years in the state of Washington, who has been in practice in Ephrata and at one time had satellite clinics in different cities including Moses Lake, Sunnyside and Yakim…
What is an assault weapon?
What is an assault weapon? Obviously something that does damage, regardless of whether it is a firearm, knife, rock or something else. Today, we should recogni…
Jeff Foster for County Commissioner
This letter is in support of Jeff Foster who is running for Grant County District No. 3 Commissioner. I have known Mr. Foster from 1990 and support him as a candidate for the position of Grant County Commissioner, …
Toxic algae
After decades of being called “Moses Hole,” Moses Lake saw a dramatic turnaround in 2007. The MLIRD implemented an Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan, with interlocal agency agreements, that was considered a model …
Local elections matter
The current election to select PUD commissioners is vital to the future of Grant County.
Know your PUD
There are a lot of great things about living in Grant County, and one of them is our Grant PUD. Yet we frequently don’t think about it except to grumble at having to pay one more bill every month. Sure, the Grant P…
Finding the sweet spot for happiness
It’s that time of year again, mid-September, when temperatures both inside and outside of our homes fluctuate between warm and cool.
Electronic building permits a good move
The Grant County Planning Department is working to pick up the pace by processing some building permits electronically.
Grant County government accomplishing good things
I have been a lifelong resident of Royal City living on our family farm with my husband Rick of 32 years. I have enjoyed the country life and raising our three…
Democrat supports Dent and Warnick, but not Manweller
I’m a Democrat but don’t assume you’ve got my vote. Yes, I’m a Democrat but I’m not a stupid Democrat. This year I’m voting for Tom Dent. I believe Tom Dent has done a great job and yes I know he’s running against …
PUD residential rates subsidized? Yeah, right
Terry Brewer and Patti Paris think residential and irrigators’ power rates are subsidized. By whom, the data centers? The residents and farmers of this county built Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams 60 years ago at th…
Manweller allegations disturbing but not plausible
I have read the disturbing allegations against Matt Manweller, and I too have been disturbed by them. I met Matt when I exited the Army at 33 and went back to school at CWU; he was the advisor of the College Republ…
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…