Trump’s pick to replace Newhouse turned her back on him, Sessler wouldn’t | Opinion

McKinney turned her back on Trump

While Yakima Commissioner Amanda McKinney may have been able to convince DC-swamp creatures and money-gobblers to throw President Trump’s endorsement her way, we all know the real truth: she turned her back on President Trump the past two elections by openly and directly opposing his endorsed candidates who could have retired Newhouse after his impeachment vote. I am sticking with Jerrod Sessler. He’s the only true America-First, President Trump-aligned consistent conservative candidate in this race and he will defy the odds by winning this congressional race this year.

Maria Ester, Richland

SARC seeking more volunteers!

Are you interested in getting involved with the community but are not sure how? Volunteering with the Support Advocacy & Resource Center is a wonderful opportunity to help make a difference in people’s lives. SARC relies on volunteer advocates to help with our 24/7 crisis line and hospital calls, providing crisis intervention and support either on the phone or at the hospital.

SARC assists all victims of crime 24 hours a day by providing support and advocacy to them and their non-offending family members, friends, secondary victims and witnesses to crime. SARC services are free and confidential.

To become a SARC volunteer advocate 32 hours of training is required and will be provided by SARC. The training is designed to give volunteers the tools they need to work with victims and their families. The training dates are February 24th, February 26th, March 3rd, and March 5th from 5:30-9:30pm as well as a full day session on March 7th from 8am-5pm. Please call SARC at (509) 374-5391 to get signed up!

Brianna Albrecht, Richland

Reject 2-faced Yakima official

Last month Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney announced she was running for RINO Rep. Dan Newhouse’s seat. In a video circulating on Facebook, she said she had a “plan to retire” Dan after he voted to impeach President Trump BUT she endorsed Dan in the 2024 race and helped him get elected!

If Amanda wanted to retire Dan why did she endorse him? She’s lying to try and get conservatives to vote for her. I’ll be voting for Trump-endorsed Jerrod Sessler in August and you should too.

Quinn Jeffers, Kennewick

Many benefit from saving vacant land

As development continues to grow across the Tri-Cities, open land is hard to come by. However, the video of this article by Pat Kelber who is manager of Sunny Side Snake River wildlife area listed off multiple benefits that are available (“WA state buying land near Tri-Cities for wildlife and outdoor rec,” November 30th, 2025).

Repeatedly, growth in Tri-Cities comes at the cost of the land that makes it livable. Trails, rivers, and wildlife areas are not easy to come by. It’s important to make it known that once these lands are developed, they are gone permanently.

If we can plan ahead and protect our sacred land now, we can avoid losing land in the future. It’s valued to have a normal rate of growth in the Tri-Cities.

Miley March, Kennewick

Congress: Halt war in Venezuela

Rep. Dan Newhouse and Senators Murray and Cantwell must immediately vote to invoke the War Powers Resolution and defund the President’s unauthorized invasion of Venezuela.

This “Donroe Doctrine” is not defense; it is an illegal act of aggression to seize foreign oil. It violates the Constitution and international law. We should not be sending our sons and daughters to die for corporate profits or political distractions.

This is a constitutional crisis. If Congress stays silent, they are complicit. We are watching.

Zachary Ryan, Kennewick

Is hate caused by youthful trauma?

Does immigrant hatred stem from early childhood trauma?

When Mary Anne was hospitalized during his first four years, her baby was robbed of the love, affection, and disciple, that mothers give their babies.

To act as his baby’s surrogate mothers, I suspect father Fred had hired the least-expensive help; illegal immigrants.

Did Fred keep his baby’s care-givers well-paid and happy?

Were this tiny baby’s cries always answered with comfort and love?

Was this helpless baby ever secretly pinched from displaced anger?

Speculating further, when did our tiny talker learn he could lie about his caregivers without consequences?

At what age did Fred first demonstrate the power and joy of saying “You are Fired?”

How was this toddler treated by his remaining caregivers, after he had one fired? They wouldn’t dare discipline.

History records young Donald was made a millionaire at age eight, and then at 13, permanently sent away to military schools. What does a teenage millionaire learn at military schools? How many twenties it takes to have someone do his homework, or to get someone beaten up?

After father left him over $400 million, he filed for bankruptcy; six times.

Our most insecure, over-compensating President, ever, has his reasons.

Michael Harrington, Pasco