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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fie…
Men need to stand up for bathroom privacy
To the men of the Basin:
Trump presidency is a scary prospect
Trump’s attacks toward Hillary Clinton are old news. This is the only card Trump has because he doesn’t know anything about what this country needs. His attacks on the judge’s ethics... really? Trump’s just like Hi…
Voters express their disgust with candidates
ORLANDO, Fla. — The sign on Donn Carr’s lawn in College Park could sum up the feelings of a lot of voters this election year. “Everybody Sucks 2016: The U.S. i…
Wallace's experience on the bench counts
As you read this there remain 159 days until Nov. 8, 2016, Election Day. I’m assuming most of you will be overjoyed when it’s Nov. 9. I know I will.
No new taxes
I recently read an article titled “Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in Washington.” One hundred twenty-five cities were ranked and Moses Lake is ranked 89. One of the parameters used in the ranking was “City an…
Local efforts needed to repeal bathroom bill
It’s time to stand up and send a message and rally together to protect our women and children, to keep our public restrooms and school locker rooms safe. You can do this by signing the petition to repeal the danger…
Filing period ends in Grant and Adams counties
With the filing period for August’s primary and November’s general elections ending Friday, local races in Grant and Adams Counties are all but set.
Bathroom rule overreach could backfire on president
The Obama administration has overstepped in telling all American school districts they must permit transgender students to use the public restrooms and locker …
'Clash' is a strong word for the judicial election issue
I really didn’t know what to expect when I saw the headline on the Herald’s front page May 13: “Judicial candidates clash on campaign ethic claims.”
Superior Court candidates speak to packed room
MOSES LAKE — The two candidates who are vying for the coveted position of Grant County Superior Court Judge in the upcoming general election spoke before a pac…
Judicial candidates clash on campaign ethics claims
MOSES LAKE — The judicial race for the Grant County Superior Court bench seat currently occupied by Judge David Estudillo is heating up, as candidates clashed …
Thanks to clean-up volunteers
On behalf of Vision 2020, I would like to thank you all for your help and cooperation with this year’s 14th annual Vision 2020 Citywide Clean-up. While the final tally of refuse collected is still being determined,…
Restroom use should be determined by common sense, not government force
Not many years ago disabled individuals had difficulty using restroom facilities. People brought it to the forefront, ideas were formulated, changes were made, and we now have barrier-free facilities that simplify …
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…
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…