Opinion
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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…
Ask the Addict: How can I help my meth-addict son?
Think of it this way: When a person has cancer, the doctors try to kill the cancer without killing the patient. This is the philosophy with your addict.
Grant County Gourmet: Cheesesteaks are better with a little sauce
I’ve not had an official cheesesteak, those being rather rare in the Basin. Simply put, a cheesesteak is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of steak and…
The green debate
This week, let’s take a look at the green debate. What debate would that be, you are thinking? Which of the leafy green vegetables are the best for you.
What would the disciples ever do without Jesus?
Our son, Benjamin, was involved in Challenger League Baseball in Waco, Texas. This organization includes local sponsoring businesses as well as a small army of…
This week matters in your child's life
You will have about 936 weeks from the time your child is born until he or she graduates from high school. It goes by fast. Your son or daughter is speeding th…
Blended fitness adds some variety
Creating workout programs by blending completely different types of exercise is nothing new, but it seems the fitness professionals around the country are gett…
Injecting life into Moses Lake's downtown
Despite a growing local economy, Moses Lake needs your help. In some areas, our town lacks the curb appeal needed to attract more shoppers and new business. On a drive downtown, we counted about eight vacant spaces…
My mother, Prince and Michael Jackson
My mother, Mrs. Minnie Norwood of Moses Lake, has always been the matriarch of my family. Through many sad and difficult times she has been the glue of the family. She would listen to my various philosophies on lif…
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.