Opinion
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On affordability, both sides are failing us...
Last year, we started running a weekly news piece on the cost of fuel in our area. We examined average costs for f…
A woman's I's
The best way to evaluate a woman is by her “I’s” – Intelligence and Integrity. The same holds true for evaluating men. My work, when I was in the aerospace industry, often involved classified material. One job incl…
Take a stab at grilling kebabs
Kebabs are a great way to grill vegetables and meats on the grill. The stick allows you to easily move the food around or to flip it over to further cooking on…
No man's land: Reflections on being homeless
While most sleep, many lonely human lives wander the land in search for food and shelter. Roaming the dark wet streets with no place to go and no money to live…
Trump unfit for the presidency
Trump states that nations need to pay for protection and that he doesn’t need Ted Cruz’ endorsement. He still attacks Hillary Clinton and President Obama. Of course, Melania’s speech was great because it was Michel…
Higgins stands out among candidates
There are nine hopeful candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction on your ballot. One stands out of the group, and that is Ron Higgins. Mr. Higgins has an amazing resume. He worked as an engineer for…
Taylor has the qualities we want in a county commissioner
I am excited to support Tom Taylor for the position of Grant County Commissioner District 2. Tom is a passionate advocate for our Grant County communities and is focused on our future. With over 25 years of experie…
Liebrecht good choice for county commissioner
I am casting my vote for Jim Liebrecht for Grant County Commissioner. I believe he is the right person for the job, a common-sense approach for our county.
It's time for Hillary Clinton to be president
Mark my words: Donald Trump will never be president of this blessed United States of America. He’s a selfish, unwise, angry man. Plus he blew his chance of being president when he called all Mexicans rapists and dr…
Grant County Gourmet: Try these ideas for a more flavorful salmon
I wanted to try a different approach to cooking a salmon fillet the other day that worked out really well. Instead of just baking it (or grilling it), I though…
David Thomas: Working with youth to change the world
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Alliance Church pastor David Thomas grew up much differently from you or I. Having been born in France and spending most of his childho…
Jesus uses adversity to grow our faith
During our last Sunday service I delivered a message about having faith in Christ. As I sit and contemplate the state of our society and country it became troubling to me, until I was moved to read the scripture on…
'What's that?' As technology evolves, old ways are forgotten
What happened to the technology I grew up with? At age 31, I can see it slowly drifting away, like ripples in the water. A great deal of the technology I once …
Love
Thank you Pastors Skip and Gale for your article in the Herald last Friday. You chose a topic that is not only very deep but also at the very core of the Christian walk. Scriptures teach there are different types o…
Ram Rod reporting for rodeo duty
I spent a half a dozen years covering the Daddy of ’em All, otherwise known as Cheyenne Frontier Days. By the final day of the last two weeks in July, it was m…
Kim Wyman best qualified for Washington Secretary of State
As president of the Grant County Republican Women, I’ve become acquainted with Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Kim is also a member of the Republican Women and Washington Federation of Republican Women. She has alway…