Saturday, November 16, 2024

ARTICLES BY HERALD COLUMNIST

Give back remains theme for first column

The paper coffee cup was standing on the snow-covered road as if the owner had opened the door and set it in place. This piece of litter was not thrown, helter-skelter, out of a window. This was an intentional act, no doubt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fresh News from MarDon

Waterfowl hunting continues to be tough with stagnant air which builds fog. Additionally, with our unseasonably warm weather temperatures every pond or secret hole is now completely free of ice with mostly open water. These conditions are perfect to jump shoot Northern Mallards and lazy Canadian Honkers. Central Washington is …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Yo-Yos were important toys in the 1950s

When was the last time you worked a yo-yo? They were important toys in the 1950s, with both boys and girls learning and mastering as many tricks as possible. Moses Lake even had a city championship as did Washington State. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fresh News from MarDon

Waterfowl hunting in the Potholes Recreation Area has been exciting but clearly unpredictable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Christmas shopping for the outdoor-minded person

This is the first of a two-part series about Christmas gifts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Christmas shopping for the outdoor-minded person

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Irrigation District election next Tuesday

Yes, this is the last week we will discuss this matter this year. The United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Spotting wildlife difficult at times

Bill Witt was driving my Dodge Ram as I scanned the landscape from the passenger seat. We were looking for elk east of the town of Kittitas. Movement was noticed and three white rumps spotted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Spotting wildlife difficult at times

Bill Witt was driving my Dodge Ram as I scanned the landscape from the passenger seat. We were looking for elk east of the town of Kittitas. Movement was noticed and three white rumps spotted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fresh News from MarDon

Happy Thanksgiving to all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A hunter gets a surprising visit at her tree stand

Tayler Schafer is a busy woman. She is the mother of 2-year-old twin boys, plus she will be finishing her double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Postmark key to counted absentee ballot

OK, this is the third week we have discussed this matter: The United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Outdoors: More firearm terms to ponder

The firearm related terms in last week's column were well received, so we will continue with more this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Outdoors: Firearm related terms educate readers

From time to time this column has featured simple facts about outdoor-related topics, such as facts about wildlife or names of wildlife young. Today we will tackle a few firearm-related facts, supplied by the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Make sure your mail-in ballots are postmarked

Remember, the United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked. As I understand the situation, the machine, whatever the machine is, doesn't postmark every envelope for whatever reason. Remember when an election is held and the Revised Code …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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