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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 …
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…
Thoughts on Building 408
The Port of Moses Lake has issued an eviction to Sonico, Inc., which has been a long time tenant of the Port of Moses Lake for 33 years. I am employed by Sonico and work in Building 408 for the last 27 years. The P…
Reader supports Sonico, small business
As a small downtown business owner, I rely on area companies like Sonico to provide family wage jobs, so families can shop, live and stay a part of our community. I need great businesses like Sonico that supports 4…
Regarding the Sonico, Inc. eviction
Sonico has been asked to evacuate Building 408 that has been leased from the Port of Moses Lake for 33 years because of two structural evaluation reports, one in 1998 and one in 2012. It concerns me that the commis…
Reader responds to Quincy police
In response to the Quincy police chief and capatain being terminated: I was very disappointed and heartbroken to hear this news because it's not the chief or captain's fault that we have gang members and criminals …
Reader asks for more Sonico coverage
While the Columbia Basin Herald did an excellent job in their recent Progress 2013 magazine to tout the expanding Aerospace Industry in Moses Lake, they neglected to note a 33-year-old aerospace company in Moses La…
Sonico employee calls eviction unfair
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 …
Saddle Up for St. Jude a success
Once again, Saddle Up for St, Jude's Childrens Hospital was a rewarding success. Sixteen riders raised $2,700. Thank you to all participants! A special thank-you goes to Kathy Braugher, who raised $1,675.
Relay for Life 2013 approaches
We know far too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Chances are, you know them too. That's why we're taking action against cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event righ…
Spring Fest thank you to volunteers
Moses Lake's Spring Fest appeared to be a fun-filled event, enjoyed by many, according to articles published in Tuesday's Columbia Basin Herald.
Response to Spring Fest 2013
Opening ceremony with American Legion Riders, a barbershop quartet, and song and dance solos were all performed on a professional level in the spirit of honoring our veterans past and present. It was a great ceremo…
Employment Security faces tough choices
The state Department of Employment Security is facing post recession layoffs and tough decisions as the state agency eliminates 400 positions.
Former Sonico employee addresses move
I was previously employed by Sonico in Moses Lake, Washington (1999-2004) and because I no longer live in the area, only today did I learn of the Sonico move and the issues with building 408. I worked at Sonico dur…