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Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago

COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line

As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Reader asks for consistent answer on Sonico

Currently Sonico has requested an extension of time to vacate Building 408 as the Port of Moses Lake views it to be unsafe. At this time there are two 747 aircraft that have been moved directly behind Building 408 …

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Soap Lake Pow Wow looks to the future

The recent return of the Soap Lake Pow Wow (formerly called Suds and Sun) celebrated a re-institution of relationship between Pacific Northwest native peoples and the community of Soap Lake. Several hundred natives…

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Reader sees resurgence of life in Soap Lake

There is life in Soap Lake. This season is giving the city much needed life support. The Pow Wow last week was a great and enlightening event. The Hydroplane races this weekend was a rousing event. In a simpler ter…

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Sonico employee suspects 'ulterior motive'

As a current Sonico employee, I am left wondering if there are ulterior motive behind the Port's decision to evict Sonico from Building 408. The structural integrity problems that led to the eviction notice have be…

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Teacher finds 'News in Education' useful

I wanted to let you know how indispensable your News In Education program has been for our class. All year, I have had the Herald delivered to my classroom to use within class. It has been a wonderful resource and …

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Sonico employee has different interpretation

I am asking for the help primarily of the POML, but also the Grant County EDC, Chamber of Commerce, The Community Economic Revitalization Board, Grant County, and any other organization that promotes "small busines…

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Reader warns of dangerous dogs

On Friday May 31, three dogs came on our property and killed our cat. The reason this is a story is because the people who own the dogs have been asked to keep their dogs home (they have 29 acres) because not only …

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Warden resident addresses safety issue

Recently in a Warden City Council meeting June 11 I had spoken about a public safety concern towards an undisclosed business that has a large cracked window. I also have provided 24 hour notice to this issue before…

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Reader takes Sonico eviction personally

So! The Port of Moses Lake wants to put the 50 good people at Sonico out of work and offer no reasonable explanation for there actions, huh? Well then commissioners of the Port, let the war begin!

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Sonico employee comments on eviction

I have been at Sonico Inc. for a year in July as a Purchasing Assistant and from my understanding, Sonico Inc. was under the impression that the Port of Moses Lake, knew that Sonico Inc. wanted to stay in the area …

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
A good solution for Larson kids

The Boys and Girls Club's decision to move the existing Larson clubhouse about a half mile away to North Elementary appears to be a good solution for kids.

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Thank-you from MLHS Band Boosters

The Moses Lake Band Boosters and the MLHS Band would like to thank the following businesses and community members for their support over the last school year:

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Samaritan leader recalls 1st impressions

MOSES LAKE - When I arrived in Moses Lake nine months ago to be the Interim CEO of Samaritan Healthcare, I was not sure what to expect other than a small rural district hospital in Eastern Washington. What I found …

Updated 13 years, 1 month ago
Reader urges better understanding of Sonico

This is in response to the way I see Sonico being treated in the request to vacate hanger 408 by the POML. Time to relocate parts, supplies, overhaul and repair equipment, as well as offices can not be that diffcul…