Sunday, December 21, 2025

Reader angered by player's lack of patriotism

I am a football fan (Go Hawks) and a American Veteran. I watched the most disgusting display of disrespect from the quarterback of the New England Patriots during the playing of our National Anthem prior the Championship Game today. Angered me so much that I wrote and sent this letter …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Reader proud of son, team

A few weeks ago I attended the Soap Lake sports banquet for my son who plays on the varsity football team. As the whole team stood up in front I sat there not only as a proud parent but also as a proud fan of every young man up there. …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Reader is upset over theft

Disgrace! I am a 21-years-of-service disabled veteran and am truly honored to have served my (our) country. People thank us for our service. "Proud" is what I feel, but humbled by the attention. The attention I received last night cut me deep. I, like many others, hung my stars and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Reader disgruntled by fellow citizen

To the person who left a sticky note on my car at the Soap Lake post office accusing me of honking at you while you were looking at property and considering it rude: Number one - I can guarantee you it was not me. Second, there are four of us …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO