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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…
Occupy elsewhere
The tolerance of North American cities for the Occupy protests need not be limitless.
Reader endorses council incumbent
In my book, Dick is the Deane of all candidates whose names appear on the local ballot.
Reader supports current mayor
Please join me in supporting Jon Lane for Moses Lake City Council. My family first got to know Jon when he was the principal at Warden Middle School. Jon took a challenging position and helped establish a successfu…
Reader wants more study of constitution
I would hope that the nation with the largest English-speaking population would also print copies of the United States Constitution. Yeah. China has more English speakers than America. Dozens of other nations have …
Reader endorses school board member
I have had the opportunity to know our current school board member, Allan Burritt, for over 20 years, and I believe he is the right man for the job for another four years. Allan understands the importance of a stro…
Internet regulation
The U.S. has run the Internet, since the late 1960s when it first emerged as a communications network among U.S. defense agencies and research labs, and considering the Internet's ubiquitous presence worldwide, the…
Richard H. Pearce Moses Lake
During my 20 year tenure on the Moses Lake City Council I have served with five mayors and numerous council members in leadership of our fair city. Jon Lane is one of the most observant, dedicated, conscientious an…
Reader supports incumbent
I am writing this letter to let people know why I think Jon Lane would be a great choice to continue on city council for another four years. It has been my pleasure to know Jon for nearly 50 years. I have had a cha…
Student debt
The prospect of carrying for decades a load of student debt hardly encourages advanced learning. On Oct. 26, President Barack Obama took a well-advised step in issuing the "Pay As You Earn" executive order. There a…
Reader supports current council member
I am writing in support of Jon Lane. I have known Jon most of my life and grew up with his children. He is a man of outstanding character and integrity. If he says he will do something, he does it. I, among many, h…
Reader wants to see less blame
I'm a very political person. But I'm so tired everybody blaming President Obama of the bailouts and bad investments decisions.
Reader supports city council challenger
This message is in support of Jason Avila. Jason is the youngest Hispanic business owner nominee running.Ê He is not only an inspiration but also, a positive role model for our youth. His leadership and abilities a…
Reader wants to see a change
I believe that if each and every one of you will reflect on the facts of the past and present, it will ensure that your vote is for the man who is for our community, not for political position and personal gain. We…
Reader supports Dick Deane
I want to express my support for Dick Deane in his re-election big for our city council. Most folks in our community have never attended a city council meeting so when election time comes, they are just looking at …
Daughters urge votes for dad
Our dad, Jon Lane, is running for city council and we would like to express our support for his re-election.