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Celebrating National Library Week
What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …
Grandparents grateful for ice rescue
We would like to thank the people that rescued our son and grandson from Moses Lake Saturday afternoon, December 14. Coming back from Spokane, they decided to stop and play on the ice. Our 8 year old grandson fell …
We all need a fresh start in 2014
The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection and renewal. A shiny new year lies ahead, full of promise.
Reader relates music to 'Health Care'
For What It's Worth - Stephen Stills and Buffalo Springfield may have been a wee bit ahead of time. Perhaps the 1966 lyrics should now read
Make 2014 time for a healthier you
It's a new year. Maybe you've decided to recommit to a healthier you by shedding a few pounds. Not with fad diets or excessive exercise programs, but with healthy eating and incorporating activity into your lifesty…
Root cause of education problems needs addressed
Ever since Sputnik ascended the heavens in 1957, education reforms have consistently failed to improve schools.
What's your reason for the season?
As we wrap up this year's Christmas and holiday season, it's a good time to reflect on what the time meant to you.
MLIRD ratepayer questions assessment bill
Well, today round one was lost by Joe Average Citizen, the victor was a Goliath; the MLIRD.
Keep the holiday spirit all year long
During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving - not just giving gifts but donating our time and money to charities and community programs.
Meeting basic needs key for kids' education
In 1943, Professor Abraham Maslow of Brooklyn College proposed that human behavior is guided by five basic needs (in this order): 1) physiological, 2) safety, …
Reader suggests taxing businesses to reduce emissions
"Let's stop debating the existence of climate change." "The world must stop putting carbon into the atmosphere and start putting it back in the ground". "This year, [Iowa]...received the most rain ever recorded in …
Reader wants dog owners to be responsible
Once again I am reminded of how many irresponsible dog owners reside in Ephrata. On my morning hike I still encounter numerous piles of dog feces left for others to step in. I am treated with hostility when I bring…
Ideas to lessen student overcrowding
There has been much concern and struggling with the over-crowding within our School District boundaries.
What's the plan?
This summer, the nation sweltered in a deadly heat wave.
Reader wonders about education in the U.S.
Food for thought:
Oregon residents left uninsured
"I am certainly willing to be held accountable for the fact that everybody who wanted coverage by Jan. 1 is not going to get it." Those words from Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber were spoken Tuesday after the state fina…