Editorial
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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Why local journalism matters more than ever
There are moments when it’s worth taking a step back and asking a basic question. What really keeps a community un…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The weight of officials’ words...
We live in a time where the old axiom, “The pen is mightier than the sword,” rings truer than ever. Social media gives anyone and everyone with half a thought …
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Congrats to the Class of 2025
Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the distinct privilege of running a newsroom that covers more than a dozen high school graduations and one college graduation…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The importance of learning spaces
What a weird time we live in. We have the greatest access to information since the dawn of time, but the double-edged sword of the internet is that we also hav…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Stop and be excellent...
With everything going on in the world today – our busy lives, our children’s busy schedules, the political back and forth and the challenges of the economy, to…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Educate, don’t regulate when it comes to guns
November of next year will see gun owners having to go through a few extra hoops to own firearms in Washington. As much as I’m for public safety and keeping gu…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Child Abuse Prevention Month thoughts
Child abuse is a disease in society that affects all of humanity, whether directly or indirectly.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Examine each thing independently
Over the last several years, our country has gotten into an all-or-none mentality that seems a bit odd to me. Maybe it’s because of my job, but it seems weird …
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Focusing on firearm safety
If you’re like me, and many in the Pacific Northwest are, you grew up with not just one but several firearms in your home. You were taught to shoot, clean and …
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Minors and the media
As we report the news, my staff and I often find that we cover sensitive issues, and unfortunately, they often involve minors.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Help us keep perspective...
Regardless of how someone feels about Donald Trump, there are going to be things that happen over the next four years that are going to make you feel one way o…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A Basin made proud...
Over the last week, we’ve seen local athletes venture across the Cascades to the Tacoma Dome to compete in the Mat Classic. The Columbia Basin Herald reached o…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A good man on the team...
You never know when someone or something is going to enter your world and make a significant impact. About three years ago, the Columbia Basin Herald had …
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: We can communicate better
Yesterday, we published a story on Lt. Governor Denny Heck’s efforts to improve civic engagement and discussion in Washington at both the state and local level…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Staying in their lanes
Over the last few weeks as executive orders have been issued, immigration raids have occurred across the country and social media has turned into a circus of r…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Regarding coverage of the happenings in D.C.
I’ve gotten a few calls over the last week regarding coverage of the change in the Oval Office recently. Callers have wondered why we haven’t been covering var…