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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 likes 'hero' in council race
Very few cities in the US have their own hometown "hero." Moses Lake is one of the lucky few. Jon Lane, through his courageous, swift actions in the midst of a life-threatening emergency, ended an extremely hostile…
YONEZAWA Reader seeks support for program
The Moses Lake Sister City Committee is considering canceling the student exchange program with Yonezawa, Japan after a 30 year run. The committee needs input from the Moses Lake community before a decision is reac…
Readers appreciate Newspapers in Education
Thank you for the free newspapers. They are very useful and the students and teachers in our classroom appreciate the kindness of providing our class with newspapers. We use the newspapers for current events. Curre…
DICK DEANE Readers supports incumbent councilman
We have known Dick Deane for many years and have appreciated the many things he has done for our community, especially the excellent city park system. Besides parks, next week you'll see a city truck and chipper go…
Reader endorses Jon Lane
Jon Lane is seeking reelection for Moses Lake City Council, position 7. His experience and genuine caring attitude for the citizens and businesses of our City is his greatest asset. For example, last spring he init…
JON LANE - Reader supports councilmember, brother
I was in Moses Lake last weekend to celebrate my dad's 89th birthday. This was a joyous occasion for my Mom, eight siblings, and our extended family!
Reader appreciates story, NIE
Bill, thank you for putting the walk-to-school article in. The kids were so excited.
THANK YOU - Grateful for help at Special Olympics
On behalf of Special Olympics of Washington State, we would like to thank the following people and business' for their generous support of our 2011 silent auction:
TEA PARTY: Reader disagrees with letter writer
I would like to congratulate Brian Reese for his recent diatribe against the "Tea Party." He managed to get in every Democrat Party and Labor Union talking point. Because he doesn't believe in Constitutional small …
THANKS: Reader thanks Wilson Creek students
It seems that all we hear these days is what is wrong with everything and everyone. I feel it is high time we focus on the positive!
Protests and change
As the Occupy Wall Street protests spread from Lower Manhattan to Washington and other cities, the chattering classes keep complaining that the marchers lack a clear message and specific policy prescriptions. The m…
DARRIN JACKSON: Reader voices support
"Our City, Your Voice" is Darrin Jackson's premise for city council which is what I have wanted to hear for many years now. Working with him first hand on Forgotten Heroes Memorial, you soon find out he puts his he…
TAXES: Reader calls for better funding of education
In a recent guest editorial ("Making sure tolls are not a tax," CBH, October 6, 2011) Tim Eyman stated that raising taxes should only be "an absolute last resort." When looking at the finances of our local schools,…
JON LANE: Reader backs incumbent
Jon Lane has the best interest of all of Moses Lake at heart. A long time resident, educator, supporter of local business, active in the Trails Planning Team and Vision 2020 committees, and he has served on the P&R…
MATTAWA: Reader concerned with gang violence
I know the area pretty well is especially because last year I worked for the Wahluke School District in Mattawa. I have to say that they song by Tupac, "Why do people die young?" is very true. I grew up in Grant Co…