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COLUMN: Head west, they say
This column came together probably as quickly as my decision to move from Columbus, Ohio to Moses Lake. When I gra…
Some facts about the Grant County PUD
I’m not choosing sides, but it’s time to move past the adversarial posturing toward the District and the Commission and get back to the facts. We have led well.
Paris, Brewer good for everyone
In my career as a farmer I have had the opportunity to engage in business relationships with two of our sitting PUD commissioners, Tom Flint and Larry Schaapman. From these associations I have come to know both men…
Enough is enough
Today I went out to pick up my mail and was astonished to find a flyer from the group “Enough is Enough PAC” against Matt Manweller. It’s deeply troubling. Where have we gone in politics that we don’t even allow ac…
Carter works hard for Grant County
As election season is here, I want to say thank you to Cindy Carter and urge you to cast your vote for her. Cindy has faithfully served Grant County and will continue to do so. I have the pleasure of knowing Cindy …
Carter serves her constituents well
In full disclosure I am related to Cindy Carter through marriage. And I can honestly say that with pleasure. She is amazingly successful in whatever she pursues.
Newhouse is the best choice for farmers
I don’t often write nor endorse, but ask that your readers consider supporting Congressman Dan Newhouse for another term in the U.S. House.
Housing Authority has options available for the homeless
I would like to make a correction to the Oct. 25, 2018 article “In the crosshairs: ML Council discusses homelessness.”
Cooper answers questions – all you have to do is ask
On Oct 25, Michael J. Nordsten submitted a letter to the editor that suggested I had not been fully open about myself, my work experience, my time in the Navy, and insinuated that I was trying to hide something fro…
PUD rates should be fair for everybody
No one likes to pay more for electricity. The fact is that increasing costs increases rates. Since 2015 the PUD commission has kept these increases balanced at no more than 2 percent per year. This steady rate-incr…
Cooper leaves questions unanswered
At the Oct. 8 candidate forum held in Moses Lake, Casey Cooper failed to unveil the mystery about himself. He gave almost no concrete evidence about his experiences that would qualify him to be treasurer. He talked…
Your healthcare depends on this election
At least 75 percent of Americans believe that health care is the No. 1 issue in this election.
Hutchison is best for Washington, America
I just completed my ballot. It was easy to choose the U.S. Senator candidate. Susan Hutchison truly cares for the future of Washington state. You probably remember her in the past as the TV news journalist/anchor o…
Manweller fights despite Democratic tactics
When Republican leadership in the House let the Dems pull the kind of stunt they did on Matt Manweller, and we respond to them, fanning our fainting faces at their accusations, we fall right into their spider web. …
We need Cindy Carter's leadership
As a parent of an 18-, a 16-, and a 12-year-old, I have found that we are in a battle for the well being of our children. All three of our children have been victims of physical and verbal bullying. Shortly after l…
What is an anniversary for, anyway?
What is an anniversary? It is the day you remember something that happened a year or more ago.