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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…
Time to come together and elect Hillary Clinton
I appreciated the editorial column in tonight’s paper (Oct. 13). Yes, elections have come and gone over my lifetime and I have voted at different times for candidates who were Republican or Democrat.
Mutual respect is better than division
People need to have good hearts. A letter to the editor on Sept. 29, 2016 caught my attention. It shows how divided people have become. A gentleman remarked about “police profiling,” perhaps without recognizing he …
Allegations against Trump shouldn't be ignored
For shame that Republicans and the people of America want to ignore the accusations against Donald Trump. This isn’t about the election, it’s about winning the house.
Superior Court Judicial Officer supports Wallace
Before Governor Inslee appointed David Estudillo to the Grant County Superior Court, the Grant County Bar Association conducted a poll of its members to provide input for the governor from those of us who were most…
Estudillo has support from Republican Party
As a conservative member of the Grant County Republican Party, I want to correct the misleading letter written by Ken Chadwick, one of Nick Wallace’s law partners.
Wallace has lived a life of service to Grant County
As this race comes to a close – with ballots to be sent out shortly – it is important to pass along two key reasons why we believe Nick Wallace is the superior candidate for Grant County Superior Court Judge.
MLHS sports classification: What's the right fit?
As the Moses Lake School District prepares for its Feb. 14 bond, talks are taking place about the future of the town’s high school sports. If the bond passes for a new high school, a second high school would be add…
Jesus isn't a fan of the band wagon
My father’s birthday is on Dec. 10. This year, God willing, he will be ninety-seven years old. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from him. One thing he gave m…
Presidential election not the end of the world
With only 26 days left to go before the Election Day, we’re seeing more and more excitement and tension mounting across the country. The vibe is a mix between a child anticipating Christmas and a condemned man mark…
Maybe it's time to go off the menu for a new president
Back in December, I was amused with a political cartoon of a little kid writing a letter to Santa Claus: “Dear Santa, please bring me more presidential candida…
Davidson the right choice for treasurer
As your county treasurer for 30 years, I have worked with a few state treasurers as president and other roles. State treasurers and county treasurers need to have a close relationship and understand the other roles…
Drugs and alcohol can ruin lives
Just say no to drugs and alcohol. Learn to love yourself and keep hope and break free from drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol destroy families and children. Many people who struggle with drugs and alcohol seek lo…
Invitation to pray for election
In response to all the craziness of the ongoing presidential election this year, we are holding a Public Square Rosary. Open to all citizens, Catholic or non-Catholic, the rosary will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 a…
Vote for Trump to prevent civilization jihad
We all need to know what the Muslim Brotherhood is and what their aims are. “An Explanatory Memorandum from the Archives of the Muslim Brother in America” (1991) explains it all in their own words. This should be a…
Judge David Estudillo is the right choice for Grant County
Over a year ago, I was honored to attend Judge Estudillo’s swearing-in ceremony when he became our newest Superior Court Judge. The number of people attending the ceremony was impressive.