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COLUMN: Head west, they say
This column came together probably as quickly as my decision to move from Columbus, Ohio to Moses Lake. When I gra…
An open letter to Gov. Inslee and Superintendent Reykdal
Our constituents are asking: “Do our Washington governor and state superintendent have the authority to impose the latest ’mandates’ regarding forced vaccinations and wearing of masks by children?” As their elected…
Letter Vaccinated adults help protect children
On Monday Aug. 9, GCHD reported 200 cases of COVID since the Wednesday, Aug. 4, report.
Letter: A brief response to critical race theory
As a longtime resident of Moses Lake, having traveled to and/or lived in nearly 30 countries, it is stunning to be labeled a racist.
Labor needs loom large in Central Washington
Last week, Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined me in Central Washington to hear firsthand from farmers in our district about the challenges they are facing.
Republican leaders in legislature call for special session to fix controversial police reform bills
Our offices have received emails from people who are not just concerned about the effects of House Bills 1310 and 1054, but are seriously afraid for their safety and the well-being of their family members.
Letter: Construction not good water conservation
We are all being asked to conserve water at our properties and to water lawns every other day through the end of September.
Commentary: Inslee leaves science behind, moves goalposts again
For months, activists and bureaucrats alike have told the American people to “believe in science” – to take the pandemic seriously, to practice social distanci…
Letter: Thanks for supporting youth baseball
Moses Lake 9U All Stars are so grateful and humbled from the support of our community.
Letter: Freedom Fest was outstanding
Thank you, Moses Lake Spring Festival committee, for the Freedom Fest and all the beautiful things in the park.
Letter: Helpful stranger shows what nice people Moses Lake has
Yesterday, the phrase “Moses Lake has the nicest people” really came through for me.
Letter: Name new high school for local hero
I read the article about naming the new high school after Ronald Reagan, and while I have great respect for President Reagan, and miss his leadership, I am wondering if the school board should be looking closer to …
Letter: Thanks to city manager for report
I greatly appreciated Mayor Williams's report on our city in the June 25 issue.
Letter: The Declaration of Independence
Angry, divisive, political rhetoric has created a huge chasm between us. These days it is a heartbreaking fact of life.
Moses Lake’s city manager reports to the community
It has been my pleasure to serve as the City Manager for the City of Moses Lake since January 2020.
Letter: Teach children about sex appropriately
Sex education is four words: celibacy, purity, modesty and fidelity.