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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…
A couple of thoughts about guns
School shooting a tragedy
Know who has access to your children
Every time I hear that the public is being notified of a registered sex offender moving into a certain neighborhood, I cringe. I cringe because before they are known sex offenders, they are unknown. It is my unders…
Stand up to the NRA
The NRA owns and runs the Republican Party, and as long as the Republican Party is in control of Congress there will be no gun control laws passed through Congress. All Republicans fear the NRA.
Great school board
I have lived in Moses Lake for 45 years and taught school here for 32 years. This is the best school board since I have been in Moses Lake.
School safety is critical
The number of school shootings seems to have recently increased exponentially. Daily strip searches of students, staff, and visitors for guns, knives, and othe…
This is an emergency
My family had been away from Moses Lake for a few days. We returned on Monday. I am not one for longer road trips. All that driving wears me out, especially wh…
Regional solutions needed to deal with climate change
As an orchardist and a longtime member of the Quincy community, I’m seeing changes in our weather patterns that concern me. The drought of 2015 brought home ho…
School board song and dance
“And the Oscar goes to Elliott Goodrich and costar Vickey Melcher for their dual role in playing nicey-nice with the public.”
Reader appreciates CBH coverage on school bond, meeting conduct
I am grateful for the exceptionally well written and edited CBH’s stories and recordings on the School Board meetings, especially because TV news broadcasts have also taken notice and have been hitting me up via te…
Stopping school violence calls for community change
My heart is heavy again, with sorrow for the families and all those who have been touched by the latest school shooting.
Build new school now or pay more later
I am writing to inform you, the taxpayer and the one responsible to pay for the addition of a new high school in Moses Lake. We know the public voted with a su…
School app bill worth another look
Defunct House Bill 2442 may be worth another look in the wake of last week’s Florida school shooting that left 17 dead.
When you lose a parent
I can’t remember when I have felt this heavy-hearted. Seeing your father pass away is a difficult thing. Watching his steady decline right before your eyes. It…
Jesus gives liberty and justice for all
When my daughter was 3, I took her with me to a small Christian book store to get a greeting card. After finding the one I wanted, I couldn’t find her. I asked…
Secure borders are good for everybody
Is it racist to secure our borders? The answer to that question would depend upon whether a person adheres to law or uses race as an excuse to avoid the law. When it comes to the safety and security of US citizens …