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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…
Is the impossible possible?
Sometimes in life one must believe that the impossible can be proved to be possible.
Volunteering is a joyful experience
I had such a great time Thursday ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Harvest Foods. Lots of really nice people stopped to chat and tell some remarkable stories, and were very generous with their donations. I…
Othello schools continuing to grow – together
As our community continues to grow, we celebrate that people have discovered our little corner of the world and the vast opportunities it has to offer.
Trump's action on Jerusalem irresponsible
As an American born in Haifa-Palestine during the British Mandate, as a Palestinian who lived a childhood and teenage years in my Burin village 30 miles north of Jerusalem, as a medical student who led demonstratio…
The true meaning of Christmas
My mom, my wife and my daughter all like Hallmark Channel movies. I wonder about the girls in my life because although these movies are enjoyable, there is not…
You're my only hope
“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope!” Remember these epic words spoken by Princess Leia in a hologram message in Stars Wars? In the midst of a hopeles…
Remember to treat others well
There are a couple of ways of saying this.
Dan Newhouse is the kind of Republican we need
We need more Republicans in Washington like Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican who puts his job and people before party. Good Republicans like Dan Newhouse don’t get the credit they deserve because of all the foolish …
Nobody is above the law
Of course Trump would defend Roy Moore. They’re two peas in a pod, since the American people voted him into office, a racist toward immigrants. We all know the election was rigged with the interference of Russia. S…
City officials appreciative of roads funds, explain timeline
On behalf of the Moses Lake City Council and staff, I would like to thank the citizens of Moses Lake for their support and passage of city proposition 1. This …
Hand-canceling would rectify late ballot problem
A hundred or more Grant County voters in all 988-prefixed zip codes were disenfranchised because their ballots were postmarked after Nov. 7. County and state election officials recognize this problem, as apparently…
Thanks to PUD for fiber buildout
It’s important to acknowledge when public officials make a hard, rather than easy, decision. Such was the case last week when our Grant County PUD Commissioners agreed to continue funding (without a ratepayer incre…
Do you need a new lens of faith?
For years I used the “monovision” method (a single contact lens instead of two). That lens would go on the dominant eye, for distance vision.
A person of value
Her name is Joan. You probably wouldn’t know that, but you might recognize her. You’ve never looked in her eyes, but her life is on display.
Election scramble could change future of city, schools
Last week’s election took some by surprise. Longtime incumbents on the Moses Lake School Board and Moses Lake City Council defended their respective seats. And some newcomers emerged victorious. The closely contest…