Opinion
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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 …
Washington state insults people
It is time for the State of Washington’s government to stop insulting the general population. Automated telephone answering systems have been used for more than a few years. They are set up to queue callers so call…
It's time to recognize farmers' contributions to Washington
Some say spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington when apple trees blossom, tulips bloom and colorful lentils carpet the fields on the Palou…
Don't underestimate religious freedom law's impact
A recent editorial in the Columbia Basin Herald warned us to not overreact to the new “Freedom of Conscience Act” law in Mississippi. Much of the editorial is correct — some reactions have been overstated. However,…
Help the postal service stamp out hunger
Saturday, May 14 marks the 24th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face-to-face with a sad rea…
Restroom problem has a simple solution
I came up with a great solution for the restroom gender problem. We should have restrooms for women and girls, another restroom for men and boys and another restroom for transgenders. Then everybody’s rights will b…
Ask the Addict Why do people seem addicted without first having pain?
Pain is a very personal feeling. Robin Williams was a millionaire-comedian who seemed perpetually happy, yet, he committed suicide as a result of his unique, p…
Grant County Gourmet: Try adding crab to fajitas, dip and potatoes
A recent bounty of crab in our house had me scrambling to find creative ways to use the stuff up. Why would you want to take crab and put it in a recipe when it is so tasty just dipped in butter? Variety.
2 choices for the focus of our faith
Have you ever dropped a small piece of food on the floor, quickly picked it up, and then popped it into your mouth?
Is there a God? Can the Bible be trusted?
When I was young, I remember my dad turning off the headlights of the car for a brief moment. It was pitch dark and impossible to see where we were going. When…
Not inevitable
No matter what the “Trump News Network” (Fox News) tells us daily, it is not inevitable that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president. If he does not receive the required 1,237 delegates by the Jul…
Processing walleye wings, cheeks, ribs and eggs
This is the second part of a two-part series about processing walleye.
Local news is the heartbeat of the Columbia Basin Herald
I had an interesting conversation with a woman the other day. This particular conversation struck me as a bit odd because she thought the Herald used too much …
Bad restroom experience not the state's fault
I read Shari Laibl’s letter, posted on April 18, and I understand why she is upset. It must have been very shocking to her family to have a man walk in while they were using the restroom at Blue Heron Park. Laibl’s…
Mississippi's law is being misinterpreted by the media
When Mississippi governor Phil Bryant signed the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act earlier this month, the storm of opprobrium from the other 49 states was overwhelming. The new la…
Preaching righteousness not easy
Thank you once again pastors for your enlightenment by the gospel. I enjoy reading what you write each week and was especially drawn to the statement of bondage to sin. Coming at a time in history where we are call…