Opinion
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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…
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…
Reader supports council member
I write this letter to the Moses Lake community to express my absolute support for Jon Lane as he seeks re-election to our city council. I have known Jon and his wife Carol since their high school days, and have al…
SOAP LAKE COUNCIL: Reader upset with mayor's decision
Will of the people ignored or possibly circumvented?
Debit-card tax
Congress hailed it as a victory for consumers last year when it decided to impose price controls on banks, capping "swipe" fees they charge merchants for debit-card transactions.