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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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!
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 …
Our message to Gov. Inslee: Stay home from Paris
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.
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:
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 …
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…