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Opinion

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Updated 6 days, 8 hours ago

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…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
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.

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
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…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Character matters

I have been involved in Republican politics since 1980. During that time I have been 100 percent sure about two candidates who had to be elected at the time they were running, Ronald Reagan in 1980 and 1984 for Pre…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Letter writer apologizes to former sheriff

I'd like to thank this newspaper for providing me the space to make the most public apology I can. In a recent letter written by me and printed in this section I mentioned a man's name, a very good man. The brevity…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Garth is dedicated to our legal system

I have known Garth Dano and his family since they first moved to Moses Lake. I consider Garth one of my very special friends. Garth and his family have been involved in many community activities. They were instrume…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Dani Bolyard communicates well

We have two good Republican candidates for the open 13th LD seat, both former Grant County Republican chairman, both dedicated to Republican values, both with business and agriculture experience. I will be voting f…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Angus Lee supporter

As a retired law enforcement officer, I don't understand how some law enforcement officers who have risked their lives enforcing the law can vote for a candidate who seems to have no respect for the traffic laws of…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Support Quincy hospital levy in Nov. 4 election

Decreased Medicare funds, expensive government mandates and increased patient debt are just a few of the problems Quincy Valley Medical Center is facing.

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Run a clean campaign

What is it about an election that brings out the sleazeballs, the dishonest, the bullies, the mean spirited, and those who act like they are still in junior high? In the words of the late Joan Rivers, "Oh, grow up!…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Are Initiative Measures No. 594 and No. 591 designed to confuse?

Please vote no on Initiative Measure No. 594. A person should reject any initiative measure unless they have fully read and understood it. The full 18 page text of this measure can be found by doing an internet sea…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Who protects citizens?

Everybody has a right to their opinion about those running for office. I speak from experience, most prosecutors hide the truth and will erase audio for officers to get a conviction they above the law. Who protects…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Common sense choice

Tom Dent's mission and platform is very clear to me. His wide views of the concerns we face in the 13th District, like water, agriculture, family and health care, not to mention, education funding solutions and sma…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Voting for Angus Lee

My name is Jessie Green, and I'm writing this from the campus of New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. I'm a 2014 graduate of Moses Lake High School, and am currently a freshman here at NMHU. Upon turn…

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Tom Dent would represent 13th District well

I have lived in the Columbia Basin for over 60 years. I have known Tom Dent for many years. Tom is familiar with the important issues that face us in the 13th District.

Updated 11 years, 11 months ago
Warnick supports Newhouse in bid for Congressional seat

A recent political mailer asked the question: "How can you trust this man?" I found the contents of the flyer to be purely campaign rhetoric and offensive.