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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…
Bike law may take away liberty
I am an American that believes in liberty. The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights was written so I cannot be denied my "life, liberty or property without due process." (Fourth Amendment to the Bill of Rights) G…
Teens want their peers to stay safe
We are concerned with the health and safety of our peers because:
Underage parties hurt parents, teens
With graduation approaching and the weather warming up, more people are out and about, seeking fun.
Updates on improvements to Warden
I would like to give an update on the improvements regarding the crooked sidewalk on the 400 block of Main Street. During a recent city council meeting on Tuesday, May 14, I displayed some photos of the sidewalk an…
Reader weighs in on Sonico move
I have worked at Sonico for over 20 years. I don't know what happened to Bldg 408 (hangar) that would make it unsafe. The POML had Bldg 408 inspected in 1998 and found some kind of defect or damage, which wasn't fr…
Don't let special session end without action on jobs, economy
MOSES LAKE - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently gave some advice to his fellow Democrats: "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by …
Support for bike helmet law in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Board of Health, Safe Kids Grant County, and the Grant County Health District support Moses Lake's ordinance requiring children 1…
Sonico employee asks POML to gather facts
The POML states "they are acting on public safety concerns" when attempting to justify kicking Sonico out of Bldg. 408. The structural defects that exist in 408 have been there for 15 years, probably longer, but th…
Suicide survivors help others
We expect the new Moses Lake-based group created for those left behind after a suicide will help many people. The group starts its first meeting May 20 and is still in the process of forming.
Thank you to Samaritan Hospital staff
I would like to thank all the staff at Samaritan Hospital for the excellent care I received during my recent stay. I am grateful to all involved regarding my emergency surgery April 19 and for the care I continued …
Helmet proposal restricts parent's role
The Moses Lake City Council's proposal to require children age 16 and younger to wear helmets when biking is nearing approval.
Family reflects on traffic tragedy
The entire family of Daniel and Teresa Lopez would like to say thank you for the kindness and support we have been given during this horrific time in our lives. We lost Daniel, and there is not a day that goes by t…
Columbia Basin surgeon to retire on July 1
For the past 19 years, it has been my great fortune to live in Wenatchee and to be part of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. We are all truly blessed to participate in such a great health care system.
Reader continues thoughts on vacant lots
My previous letter to the editor regarding vacant property apparently got read by more than one person. If I understand the Washington State Constitution correctly, Article VII, Section 1 - Taxation, puts all real …
A step toward accountability
Sen. Mark Schoesler's bill requiring the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) to update its list of agency fees is the right step in the direction for improved government accountability.