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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 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.
Reader supports Jon Lane
I have cast my vote for Jon Lane for city council and am writing to encourage others to do so as well. Jon has all of the characteristics essential for effective leadership for the City of Moses Lake. Jon has great…
New rules?
Wall Street still runs the show on Capitol Hill, even with the lessons learned from the Great Recession and the imperatives of the Dodd-Frank financial reforms.
Reader thinks deputy should be ticketed
I have a problem with the county going to investigate the accident that the officer had last week. I was taught that if you hit somebody from behind while driving, it was your fault. What was he supposed to do? Mov…
Reader supports incumbent
I believe Allan Burritt is the right choice for being elected to the Moses Lake School District Board. I have found Allan to be a committed and dedicated individual when it comes to caring about the success of stud…
YARD WASTE Reader wants more consideration
It is that time of year again. The falling leaves and the yard waste is insurmountable I know, but, please find another option for discarding versus burning. When you have a large pile of wet leaves and twigs smold…
JASON AVILA Friend urges votes for candidate
I've known Jason Avila ever since our days at Garden Heights. I've worked with him at Big 5 Sporting Goods. He was in my wedding. If there is one thing that you need to know about Jason, it's that he's probably the…
TODD VOTH Reader supports Voth
I support Todd Voth for the Moses Lake City Council. I have spoken with Todd Voth on many occasions and I feel that he understands and cares about the issues facing all local businesses. As a builder, he can also l…
JON LANE Reader in support of current mayor
Jon Lane has shown excellence as a citizen, teacher, coach, principal, council member and friend. His leadership and commitment to this community is top notch. I am proud of Jon Lane's continued involvement and ded…
Reader pleased with yard waste program
On Wednesday 10/19/11, the Moses Lake city yard waste chipping machine and crew ran 125 feet of branches from several households through the machine. These were on the street in front of my house and the lot next d…
Reader explains Tea Party values
Where was the Tea Party? As someone who actually does a little research before forming too firm a position, I'd like to risk being told where to go for not agreeing with Mr. Reese. I won't waste time asking where h…
GOVERNMENT Reader responds to previous writer
I would like to respond to a recent letter by Scott Hudson. His letter disagreed with a previous letter to the editor I had written. The reason In my letter I "managed to get in every Democratic talking point" is b…
JON LANE Reader highlights candidate's history
Teachers take pleasure in seeing their students grow up and become successful in their chosen fields. I remember Jon Lane as an outstanding student who always completed his assignments and was a pleasure to have in…