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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…
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Ron Covey has bene a member of the Moses Lake City Council for years, including multiple terms as the mayor. During that time, I have observed council meting on many occasions and worked with the city on other proj…
Grant County Prosecutor
The choice for prosecutor is about as clear as it can be.
VOTING
Imagine this very moment you were told you could not vote! On anything! That certain individuals would make the laws and appoint people to serve as the voice of all the people. How would “you” react? I imagine ther…
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
As I take my daily drive to and from work through downtown Moses Lake, particularly as I cross Third Avenue, I often think of Ron Covey and the terrific leadership he provided in finally seeing to the downtown impr…
REFERENDUM 71
Voting no on referendum 71 is a vote against granting same-sex couples the same rights that husbands and wives now have. Our founding fathers acknowledged God in many of our founding documents, including the Declar…
Hit the brakes
Legislation creating a new agency with broad powers to regulate the credit industry is winding its way through the U.S. House of Representatives. A vote is scheduled today on removing auto dealers from the jurisdic…
SWINE FLU SHOTS
After reading the article entitled “Military to get mandatory swine flu shots soon,” I was perplexed. How can it be that, while living in a society where we celebrate personal freedom, that our brave servicemen are…
GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR
I am urging you to support Albert Lin for prosecutor of Grant County.
MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
I am supporting Kevin Donovan for Position 4 on the Moses Lake School Board. I know Kevin personally and from various settings. In every instance I have found him to be a leader, a team player, and a man of the hig…
Health care
Health insurance for all: That’s not too much to expect in the world’s richest nation. Nor is it too much to expect of Congress, which desperately needs to shed its image of intransigence and incompetence.
REFERENDUM 71
Voting no on referendum 71 is a vote against granting same-sex couples the same rights that husbands and wives now have. Our founding fathers acknowledged God in many of our founding documents, including the Declar…
9TH DISTRICT
Pat Hailey will be a voice for agriculture, education and small business. However, I have another reason for supporting her for the position of state representative of the 9th District.
9TH DISTRICT
Pat Hailey will be a voice for agriculture, education and small business. However, I have another reason for supporting her for the position of state representative of the 9th District.
Grant County Prosecutor
Angus Lee has earned my vote.
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
The upcoming election is on Nov. 3, 2009. An intelligent voter will prepare oneself by reviewing candidates’ qualifications.