What’s really appalling May 19, 2013 To the editor — The Gosnell case in Pennsylvania perfectly illustrates the need for sex education and for safe, well-regulated abortion facilities for women who …
Successful program cut May 19, 2013 To the editor — As a German language teacher at Eisenhower High School for 17 years of a 32-plus year program, it as very disturbing …
Studies confirm nitrate woes May 19, 2013 To the editor — The subject of proper dairy waste lagoon construction may be new to Yakima County and state of Washington authorities, but it …
Nursing home lunch May 18, 2013 To the editor — I’m so glad to be the bearer of good news. The Salvation Army Home League held its 58th annual nursing home …
Community thanks May 18, 2013 To the editor — The city of Tieton would like to recognize and thank the Highland Community Church for its time and efforts during our …
Making real change May 18, 2013 To the editor — If you missed the “Make the Change” car show at West Valley High School on May 9, you missed a great …
Saturday Soapbox: School testing fails test May 18, 2013 I was happily surprised to see your Feb. 15 editorial, “Time to test whether tests help educate our students.” The evidence says no. State budgets …
Guns aren’t the problem May 17, 2013 To the editor — Re: The May 13 letter “We need more gun laws.” I agree, this society has a problem, but it’s not guns. …
Dairy research needed May 17, 2013 To the editor — Thank you Helen Reddout, Charlie Tebbutt and Dan Wood for informing the public about the very serious groundwater problems in the …
Best movie in town May 15, 2013 To the editor — Robert Redford directed and was the lead in a remarkable movie about the 1960s, the SDS, Weathermen, Vietnam conflict, criminal conspiracy, …
Whose equal protection? May 15, 2013 To the editor — The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, which voted down (by popular vote) gay …
Leader not doing job May 14, 2013 To the editor — Re: The May 9 article, “Trolley’s centennial celebration plans veer off track.” This was a very informative article and tends to …
Politicians and peacocks May 14, 2013 To the editor — Tis the season for voters to reassess elected city officials and make recommendations based on performance. Due to an off-year special …
Fallacy in gun control letters May 13, 2013 To the editor — In the past several months I have read four letters regarding gun control. That leaves me wondering if I should laugh …
We need more gun laws May 13, 2013 To the editor — Guns. Guns. Guns. NRA. NRA. NRA. Wayne La Pierre. Wayne La Pierre. Wayne La Pierre. Bullets. Bullets. Bullets. Massacres. Massacres. Massacres. …
It’s not a handout May 12, 2013 To the editor — As a senior citizen collecting Social Security I’m angered by politicians and the media talking about Social Security and Medicare as …
Burden on anglers May 12, 2013 To the editor — Here we go again. The Washington state Fish and Wildlife Department has done it to us again. Now we are going …
California shows way May 12, 2013 To the editor — California, with its fiscal constraint and high population, has found a way to do what the paralyzed U.S. Congress has been …
The news about Benghazi May 12, 2013 To the editor — The May 9 Yakima Herald-Republic had an article about the Benghazi testimony in Congress. It was very depressing to read, “The …
Teriffic Arboretum day May 11, 2013 To the editor — Cold, wind-blown, yet smiling and eager they came to the Yakima Area Arboretum Festival on April 13. An explosion of over …
Windy but wonderful May 11, 2013 To the editor — For the first time in 13 races, the canyon was green for the annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon on April 6. …
Saturday Soapbox: More questions need asked on immigration May 11, 2013 Immigration reform: We hear that constant drumbeat. What we don’t hear are the obvious questions that should be asked. Politicians want more votes, employers (a …
Generous shopper May 11, 2013 To the editor — A big thank you to the lady behind me in the speed checkout at Wal-Mart on May 1. She generously paid …
Help appreciated May 11, 2013 To the editor — A few days ago, my wife, Joy, and I were attempting to load a piece of furniture in the trunk of …
Litter cleanup May 10, 2013 To the editor — Last weekend was beautiful for our first camping trip of the year in the mountains. The only thing that was upsetting …
Grad thanks Yakima May 10, 2013 To the editor — I will be graduating Saturday with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences class of 2013. We could not have developed …
Valuable citizens academy May 9, 2013 To the editor — As a member of the Selah Citizens Academy, I would like to send a long list of kudos to the Selah …
Keep track of terrorists May 9, 2013 To the editor — Congress and the president want to pass legalization for 11 million-plus illegal immigrants requiring background checks. A May 4 article states …
Graduate’s appreciation May 9, 2013 To the editor — As I prepare to return to Yakima this weekend for my graduation from Pacific Northwest University of Health Science’s College of …
Unnecessary searches May 8, 2013 To the editor — I recently went to see the movie “42.” It was wonderful, but once again, the experience was not. I resent having …
Take care of Transit May 8, 2013 To the editor — I would like to give a shout out to the Yakima Transit bus drivers. Thank you for being polite, respectful and …
Abortion intolerable May 8, 2013 To the editor — In the April 8 Opinion section, columnist George Will talks about this country choosing tolerance concerning abortion, including late term, which …
The election answer May 7, 2013 To the editor — Gallup polling shows 31 percent of Americans are Democrats, 27 percent Republicans and 42 percent independents or lean toward one party …
Bygone days in Tieton May 7, 2013 To the editor — The Saturday Soapbox Betty Griffith Jaeger wrote some time back concerning Tieton and Vickie’s Cafe closing reminded me of those days …
Expand the NBA May 7, 2013 To the editor — The news that the Seattle group of investors headed by Chris Hansen has again been frustrated in their attempt to return …
Watch the stories May 6, 2013 To the editor — Mark Twain and the apostle Paul stated that mankind prefers a good story more than truth. If Democrats truly wanted to …
Obey our laws May 6, 2013 To the editor — First of all, I’d like to take my hat off and shake the hand of the author of the April 26 …
Bad guys caught May 5, 2013 To the editor — Recently, our front door was kicked in during broad daylight and we were robbed. We thank our neighbor who interrupted the …
We all have rights May 5, 2013 To the editor — Re: the May 1 letter “A jihad on us.” This letter was, frankly, appalling. Specifically, I found the writer’s sarcastic comment …
Goodbye, Mr. Beauchamp May 5, 2013 To the editor — You and I lost a good friend last week, even if you never met him. Henry Beauchamp worked to make this …
That jump was a real lift May 4, 2013 To the editor — For the second time in several months, I was having trouble starting my car after stopping at the main post office. …
Feeding the world’s hungry May 4, 2013 To the editor — Fifty thousand meals were packaged for Feeding Five Thousand at our annual packaging day at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church on April …
Saturday Soapbox: Community unity can fight graffiti May 4, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: Graffiti is an expensive blight on our community. It’s also a real-life learning experience for Franklin Middle School teacher Kacey Royce’s sixth-grade class. …
In honor of DSHS workers May 3, 2013 To the editor — There are many unsung heroes who we encounter as we journey through life. In this writing, I would like to pay …
We need anti-bias laws May 3, 2013 To the editor — In regards to the April 26 letter, “Out for publicity,” I see discrimination is still alive and well. I wonder if …
We need single-payer health May 3, 2013 To the editor — The April 24 letter writer pooh-poohing socialized medicine had to go all the way to Belarus to find an example of …
Cry for the children May 3, 2013 To the editor — In the April 27 edition of the Yakima Herald-Republic, we read about President Barack Obama’s support for abortions performed by Planned …
We need water, not ways to waste money May 2, 2013 To the editor — After 50-plus years and millions of dollars of studies, the Bureau of Reclamation and Department of Ecology turned down the only …
Supporting the arts May 2, 2013 To the editor — I am writing this letter to thank Allied Arts of Yakima for its continued work in supporting the arts in our …
Taxpayers’ legal rights May 2, 2013 To the editor — Re: The April 19 article on David M. Loreto’s arrest. He’s a “bad dude,” gang member linked to beating and torture …