Reader upset by county politics

After experiencing what it is like to be "home teamed" by Grant County bureaucrats and suffering under the heavy hand of local government regulators, I find rumors of similar behavior, by these offenders, to be ver…

Reader believes education begins at home

The uproar over what Lynne Lynch wrote in the newspaper has been followed by many of us. I too considered ending my subscription. I don't like censorship of some because others disagree with what is being said. One…

Ethanol exit

If Congress ever gets around to making the sort of spending cuts needed to put the country's finances on a sustainable path, the ethanol industry justifiably will be required to do its share.

Weiner to go

Taking lewd pictures of oneself and sexting or tweeting them to anyone, friend or Internet pal, is one of the top 10 dumbest things a politician can do.

Reader would like road repaired

I understand the state will be working on Broadway until the end of July, but on West Broadway going across from the 76 service station there is a big hole. You would think you could put some black top on it before…

Reader appreciates community's support

In October, we had the Relay for Life Kick Off. Anticipating a possible off year because of the economy we still set our goals, continued our planning, met monthly with team captains, and hit the track at Moses Lak…

Budget brakes

Leaders of both parties are playing a dangerous game of political chicken with issues related to our national debt - dangerous for the re-election prospects of party members, but more importantly, for the economic …

Just stupid

Seattle's Frank Chopp doesn't like Grant County or adding jobs or increasing the tax base or keeping promises. 

Libertarians say Paul Ryan's Medicare plan fails

NATIONAL BUDGET Reader wants debt ceiling raised

The 2010 election may have given some of you a "mandate for change." The change you have been striving for is not the change envisioned by most voters. 

CLEAN UP Group conducts clean up in Moses Lake

Man Up Movement performed the first Man Up & Clean Up project in Moses Lake on Sunday, June 5. They spent the day picking up 47 pounds of garbage at local parks and fishing areas including Alder Street Fill, Under …

Ritzville state representative writes of budgets

Reader happy with Spring Fest

I absolutely loved the metal artwork in the downtown area of Moses Lake. I think the artists are to be commended and all the hardworking people who labored to make the spring festival a success deserve a huge pat o…

Internet control

Egged on by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, the leaders of the Group of 8 nations announced that the Internet was too important for governments to leave ungoverned. Cyberspace needs a legal framework that promote…

MEMORIAL PLAQUE Reader wants item replaced

This is in regard to the WWII honorary plaque that used to be located in the area of the city hall. This had all the names of the local boys that were in the service from our area. For some reason, unknown to us, i…