Opinion
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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…
COLUMN: It’s amazing what you can learn ...
Four years ago, almost to the day, my wife and I closed on the first home either of us have owned, a stunningly Pepto-pink house in Ephrata with what we though…
COLUMN: A rare shot at redemption
This might be the most exciting Super Bowl matchup we have seen in a while. The Seattle Seahawks are back in the championship game for the first time since the…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Be brave enough to speak openly and thoughtfully...
Recently, the Columbia Basin Herald covered a protest organized and held by Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy students, as well as a protest by Ephra…
COLUMN: The Lady Vikings are making noise this season
I reluctantly want to call attention to some of the sentiments I heard about Big Bend Community College athletics when I first arrived in the Basin in the summ…
LETTER: A poor example
Dear editor, I enjoyed your recent article in the Columbia Basin Herald supporting the First Amendment. However, I am shocked to see that the Administratio…
LETTER: Something wonderful
Hey, Moses Lake, something wonderful is about to happen. Our new hospital is about to open a new era in caring for our community. I had an opportunity to v…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Get out the vote...
Whether you’re planning on voting yes, no or choosing a candidate that works for you, your vote matters. Despite the important matters on the various ball…
COLUMN: Is Kenneth Walker ready to step up?
This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks face their toughest test in the playoffs when they host the Los Angeles Rams. One of the major storylines heading into this m…
LETTER: What kind of America do we want our children to inherit?
In 2026, a quiet truth is emerging across the United States—one that rarely makes headlines but echoes in classrooms, living rooms, and the small, fragile spac…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Using First Amendment rights responsibly...
I’m generally a fan of the First Amendment. I like people speaking out whether I agree with them or not. I especially like when someone has a solid enough…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On vetting causes ...
Recently, I received an email from a reader suggesting I write a column regarding how to vet nonprofits to donate to, candidates to vote for and similar things…
Raid on Washington Post reporter’s home raises urgent questions for free press
“We need a free press. We must have it. It's vital. … if you want to preserve democracy as we know it, you have to have a free and many times adversarial press…
On ‘Wicked’ in print
MOSES LAKE — “Wicked” and the sequel “Wicked: For Good” have taken over my household. After the first watch at Fairchild Cinemas, I was hooked on the extension…
COLUMN: Demond Williams, Jr. situation highlights transfer portal issues
On Jan. 2 the transfer portal opened in college football, and players from across the country flooded the pool to gauge interest from other schools. One situat…
LETTER: We're better for Mike’s presence...
Sunday, December 28,,2025, our community lost an incredible icon. Mike Hamilton’s impact on our community and those who reside here is immeasurable. As a very …