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…

THANK YOU Reader thanks Memorial Poppy support

For 90 years the American Legion Auxiliary has distributed the Memorial Poppy to remind Americans that millions sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free.

Debt paid

Once again ... the nation saw an example of how right it was for President George W. Bush to launch and President Barack Obama to pursue efforts to save the domestic auto industry in late 2008 and 2009.

TUTORING PROGRAM Reader encourages seniors to volunteer

In January I responded to an ad in our CBH newspaper looking for volunteers to help in a tutoring program for elementary school age kids. It turned out to be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things I've done…