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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 …
Reader addresses lawmaking
ALEC - American Legislative Exchange Council Alec is a group that says it enables state law-makes and business people to work together to solve problems. Alec writes boilerplate legislation - which state legislator…
Reader unhappy with new car purchase
When I read the article in the Herald about the Moses Lake Police Department buying new Chevrolets made in Australia, I was astonished.
Selmann shares views on election issues
Running for office is an invigorating educational process. You learn a lot about yourself, and probably way too much about other people. I'd like to take this …
Growing government
There are a lot of people in this country who, as government grows and the economy becomes more strained, automatically assume the answer is to raise taxes. Take more money from the rich. Make them pay their fair s…
Moses Lake School Board opposed to charter schools initiative
The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors voted to oppose I-1240 to authorize the creation of charter schools in Washington State. The Moses Lake Schoo…
Clay Feats - sportsman?
Dennis Clay drives to Wenatchee and goes to an orchard where a cow elk is basically tied to an apple tree. The farmer drives Clay right up to the elk. Clay ju,ps out, runs 25 feet away from the elk and shoots a nic…
Vote yes on Eyman's initiative
Requiring the state Legislature to have a super majority, or a two-thirds vote to raise taxes, helped the state live within its means this year.
Reader promotes Republican governor
What do Ohio, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and New Mexico have in common? They are all Democrat states that had enough of the "tax and spend" philosophy of the Democrat party so they elected Republican governors to turn …
Another push for charter schools
For the fourth time, a state initiative to create charter schools is on the ballot.
Reader endorses Project Get Out the Vote
Every election the American Legion runs a get out the vote campaign, encouraging everyone who is eligible to take part in electing the leadership of our country. Still every election only about half of the eligible…
Approve Referendum 74
I am proud to live in a state that recognizes the value of all citizens and has provided full legal protection for all couples. The legislature voted "yes" and the governor signed marriage for same-sex couples into…
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GUEST EDITORIAL
Gratitude for Care 4 Kids program
I wanted to openly thank the women of Soroptimist International Moses Lake for their Care 4 Kids program. As the counselor at North Elementary, I see many children who are in need of items like backpacks, shoes, co…
Vietnam veteran receives thanks at last
Approximately one year ago, one of my Marine buddies had a serious heart attack. While receiving treatment at the VA Medical Center, he purchased a hat for me inscribed with the words "Vietnam Veteran."
Reader airs frustrations with Romney
I am increasingly frustrated with Mitt Romney, who has stated before "I am rich and don't apologize for it". Well Mitt, I don't want you to, but what I do ask is that you acknowledge that you wouldn't have made it …