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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…
A great day for MLIRD Lakeshore Cleanup
We are so fortunate to live in a community that works to keep the Moses Lake shoreline cleaned up. What a beautiful day we had to pick up debris that is a threat to the lake and the wildlife that live there. If you…
Reader calls for more discussion of secondary crowding issues
I walked into a group of people talking about the upcoming school board meeting. I soon realized they were very concerned about the possible impacts of the decision being made by the school board on the secondary o…
Reader disappointed in crowding meetings
At the Jan. 17 school overcrowding meeting, the Columbia Basin Secondary School supporters were repeatedly assured that "CBSS would not be closing." After specifically asking if the current high school program woul…
Gratitude for a successful Senior Project
Recently I completed my Senior Project which was a soccer clinic for those with special needs followed by an exhibition soccer game to raise funds for the Special Olympics. I want to thank everyone who supported th…
Reader refutes gun control argument
If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, then gun control is definitely insane. In his letter to the editor, Bryan Lynch called for the banning of 'assaul…
Reader opposes Dream Act
I just read the Dream Act article and in that article the word "illegal" was used many times. Illegal at one time meant not legal or unlawful; does it still mean that? Did Warnick vote based on her own feelings, or…
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…