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Celebrating National Library Week
What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …
Listening sessions a step in the right direction
Rep. Dan Newhouse’s three “listening sessions” with constituents this week in Moses Lake, Sunnyside and Yakima attracted many people who wanted to weigh in on the issues. Changes coming with the election of Preside…
Lifetime appointments?
The United States Constitution was written by men who recognized that our country would remain secure only if those in government were moral, well educated in Judeo-Christian values, and recognized their responsibi…
How I normally begin my day – step by step
This morning, the alarm on my iPhone went off at 6:05 AM. When it made that familiar sound, I reached out and touched the word “stop” on the display screen to …
I wish I had my own narrator
When I read the Gospel of John there is a strong presence of the narrator. It is easy for me to neglect this fact.
Eyes on the road, not on the phone
When you’re surrounded by two or three tons of steel, hurtling down a road at 70 miles an hour, it would make sense to give your full attention to what you’re doing so you don’t slam into anything. Wouldn’t it?
Wording of laws is important
Please forgive me for not having super intelligence like attorneys, judges, or legislators. My thinking is very simple. Our country’s laws must be written in plain English, no ambiguity or room for interpretation. …
Put party politics aside and confirm Gorsuch
I am saddened and troubled by Senator Charles Schumer’s diatribe against Judge Neil Gorsuch for a seat on the U. S. Supreme Court.
Additional investments by the state Legislature would be money well spent
Each year, graduates from Big Bend Community College and Wenatchee Valley College land well-paying jobs or transfer to universities.
Constitutional amendment would prevent income tax
Former 13th District Senator Harold Hochstatter used to say, “The issue isn’t the issue; who decides the issue is the issue.”
Recovery can be a beautiful thing
Jeanne and I grew up on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. It is there that the Elwha River can be found. The river’s source is the snowpack of the Oly…
Happy birthday, Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez’ birthday is on March 31 and is celebrated in California, Arizona, and Texas. Those are just a few states that honor Cesar Chavez. I would love for Moses Lake to have a Cesar Chavez Day.
Veterans deserve America's help
America will never be great again until American does right by its veterans and those who serve us and gave us our freedom. Too many veterans in America are homeless and hungry and nobody acts like they care. Donal…
Bond election not a conspiracy
The school bond election has caused much controversy in Moses Lake. Worse, it’s caused the spread of misinformation.
Judge's bond ruling was arbitrary
Not to get involved in the pros and cons of the MLSD bond or the last outcome, I would like to state, (that if he was quoted accurately by the CBH staff writer) I find Judge Antosz’s comments and interpretations of…
Moses Lake school bond: Time to work together
If the court challenges and responses to the contested Moses Lake bond election are over, we think it’s time to work together. An opportunity to do so presents itself from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at a communit…