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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
Shame on Senate Democrats
The collegial environment enjoyed in the state Senate appeared to have evaporated last week in Olympia. It's because Democrats, led by minority Floor Leader David Frockt, D-Seattle, tried to advance a bill after a …
ML Lions Club thanks supporters
The Moses Lake Lions Club along with the Moses Lake Leo's Club would like to thank everyone who supported, donated and attended our recent Leo's Charter Night. Approximately 100 Leo's, parents, friends, Lions, Lion…
Hunting helps the economy
Many things aren't appreciated until they are gone. When people interested in conserving wildlife and their habitat noticed that the number of hunters was declining, it was reason for concern. They understood one i…
Reader worries about country's affairs
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the original Constitution and first 12 amendments that created the republic which the flag represents. One nation, in need of divine guidance,…
Sunshine Week one tool to help public
It seems as if lately more and more questions keep surfacing in regards to how much information (and access to information) citizens of the United States are allowed when it comes to our government, all the way fro…
Reader supports increased gun control
How many more hardworking, dedicated Americans and innocent children have to die before Americans wake up and take steps to end the senseless slaughter taking place in our schools and other public venues?
Keeping the public in public records
Have you ever wanted to learn a criminal suspect's arrest information, hear the tape of a 911 call or see a copy of the city's budget?
Reader weighs in on crowding issue
I attended the last school district meeting to discuss crowding at Moses Lake High School-I admit I did not convey my thoughts in a clear and positive manner. Because this issue concerns our children and their succ…
Reader acknowledges passing of elders
A recent memorial service confirms that time marches on and underscores the loss of so many long-time residents and area pioneers in recent years. All our lives have been enriched by the efforts, sacrifice and serv…
Reader promotes responsible pet ownership
Is there a leash law in Moses Lake? We walk our dog on a leash all the time. We live on a corner and every dog in the area uses our yard as their potty patch. We are very annoyed to say the least and tired of picki…
Jobs are solution to state's stagnant economy
Keeping access to public records
Americans have many freedoms that are the envy of other countries, including freedom of speech, religion, the press, equal justice and the right to bear arms.
Reader requests sacrifice for students
We Americans never hesitate when our leaders ask us to make sacrifices in order that they may successfully execute a war. So when President George W. Bush invaded Iraq, we braced for the request, but were mystified…
The state of marriage
The University of Virginia's National Marriage Project has released another disturbing report. It reiterates that marriage remains strong for college-educated couples - but it's disintegrating in "Middle America," …
Report unemployment benefit fraud
As the state works to balance its budget in Olympia, people continue to fraud the government by illegally applying for and accepting unemployment insurance benefits.