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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
A message from the 'Democratic underground'
Hello Republicans, this is from a member of the Democratic underground in the Columbia Basin. Yes we are out here, more of us than you think. Unfortunately we choose to stay underground so our signs don't get stole…
Reader: Dani Bolyard knows the issues
The right to vote gave me the power to choose what and who I believe in; it did not demand I vote by party or because the man on TV told me to, and no one gets to dictate which bubble I fill in.
Angus Lee, a better voice
In the Columbia Basin Herald's Oct. 14 article, Mr. Dano was quoted as saying that the 17 traffic tickets he has been issued should not matter in the election for prosecutor. I could not disagree more. To me, they …
I support Tom Dent
I have spent the majority of this last spring and summer traveling and campaigning for Tom Dent to become the next 13th District state representative. We have traveled to every city and town in the 13th District ar…
Finding the pedestrians is the problem
Those new lights you installed on Broadway sure must drive the squirrels crazy. They sure don't do any thing for the pedestrians. All they do is show us where the crosswalks are. Finding the crosswalks have never b…
Prosecution, defense play equal part in Grant County's legal record
Did you know statistics show the yearly average for continuances from the Grant County Prosecutor's Office is about 10, and the average continuances from the defense is about 300, according to information presented…
Tom Dent has principles, character
I am writing this letter in support of Tom Dent, candidate for state representative in the 13th District Position 1.
Interpersonal skills are key in state rep race
I was a Grant County GOP precinct committeeman (PCO) who was barred from attending a GOP meeting by Chairman Tom Dent, under threat of trespass. It was the last straw in my participating with the Grant County GOP, …
Shocked by political flyer
I visited family in Moses Lake this weekend and was shown a political flyer authored by Grant County Concerned Voters. The purpose of the flyer appears to be to slander and defame Mr. Garth Dano.
Brochure is an example of muckraking
I am sitting in the smallest room in my home with a brochure in front of me that was mailed to me by a group called "Grant County Concerned Voters" who support Angus Lee. This brochure is an outstanding example of …
Keep Grant County finances in good hands
The most important qualification to be Grant County's Treasurer is financial education and experience. The write-in candidate, who barely squeaked into the general election challenging our Grant County Treasurer, h…
Garth Dano for Prosecutor
In 1960 I began my law practice in Grant County. I retired for medical reasons in 2010. though I am still a full member of the Washington State Bar Association and licensed in a number of federal courts including t…
Reader concerned about gun control bills
So called "gun control" bills are not intended to contain and control criminals. They are not intended to protect honest people. They are not intended to reduce violence, murder, rape, thefts, home invasions nor an…
Former court bailiff backs Lee
I wonder if the general population isn't getting tired of reading from a select few people about how wonderful and highly qualified Garth Dano is for the position of Grant County prosecutor.
Heart, mind and strength
That is what Tom Dent represents, a genuine kind man, mindful of what matters the most, a leader who wants a safe community and to help our District 13 grow. With his enthusiasm, love, devotion and work ethic he wi…