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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…
Washington State Supreme Court voting
Over the years in voting, many of us have not known whom to vote for in judicial elections because we often didn’t know the people running, what they stood for and/or how they might act as judges.
Why support Hillary?
Democrats are typically the party of the people (not corporations) and their record reveals increased employment and decreased unemployment over history.
Warden senior teaches us all to be grateful for what we have
The NFL player’s stance on taking a knee during the national anthem in public protest to perceived excessive force by police officers against minorities create…
One of the benefits of growing aches and pains
When I was in my early teens, if I recall correctly, I promised myself that I would never be like some older people. I saw a number of seniors whose health was…
Today's runners should know who paved the way
I realize the “Running Boom” done boomed, and I’ll be the first to tell you I can’t name a single American distance runner in the past 20 years. Well, except f…
Wallace's political leanings more suited to Grant County
Judicial elections are non-partisan, but judicial candidates’ political leanings are important. Judges makes judgment calls. Judgment calls reflect jurists’ worldviews, which correlate to their political leanings. …
Former secretaries of state endorse Wyman
We should be grateful that Washington’s elections are trustworthy, accurate and run by Secretary of State Kim Wyman. She’s a leader who has kept Washington’s edge in voter registration, turnout, and ballot security.
Wallace has the qualities we want in a judge
I am probably the only person who knows Nick Wallace and Judge David Estudillo both personally and professionally. Estudillo and I worked together from 2000 through 2001. Since then, I have seen him at birthday par…
Judge David Estudillo – in his own words
Throughout my campaign, it has been difficult to hear and read opinions — stated as absolute “facts” — offered by those seeking to sway perceptions of who I am and my judicial qualifications. Particularly peculiar …
Grant County Superior Court judicial race Local judges support Wallace
I grew up in this community and am now raising my children here. Grant County is my home and I definitely consider myself to be a “local resident.” I am also an attorney in Grant County. As an attorney in Grant Cou…
Clinton's election means things are improving for women
I got some good news, I got some bad news. Good news, Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States of America. Bad news, Donald Trump lost this election for disrespecting women and girls. No, Don…
Wallace has the experience and common sense we need
The voters of Grant County are best served by a judge who made a decision to focus on serving Grant County early in his profession. Nick Wallace has been practicing law in Grant County for over 20 years. Nick has t…
Vote no on Initiative 1501
Initiative 1501 would increase the state penalties for criminal activity, theft and consumer fraud for seniors and vulnerable individuals, but federal law already provides penalties that exceed those proposed. Why …
Time to replace Newhouse with Didier
Two years ago in our congressional primary Clint Didier defeated all of his challengers easily. In almost any state but ours he would have faced the top Democrat and become our Representative in Congress. Since we …
Wallace has the right kind of experience
People often ask, what kind of experience matters when choosing a Superior Court judge in Grant County? Experience in Grant County Superior Court is imperative. For over 20 years Nick Wallace has practiced law in G…