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LETTER: Numbers matter
The Moses Lake School District's report card from the (Washington) Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction …
LETTER: Something wonderful
Hey, Moses Lake, something wonderful is about to happen. Our new hospital is about to open a new era in caring for our community. I had an opportunity to v…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Get out the vote...
Whether you’re planning on voting yes, no or choosing a candidate that works for you, your vote matters. Despite the important matters on the various ball…
COLUMN: Is Kenneth Walker ready to step up?
This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks face their toughest test in the playoffs when they host the Los Angeles Rams. One of the major storylines heading into this m…
LETTER: What kind of America do we want our children to inherit?
In 2026, a quiet truth is emerging across the United States—one that rarely makes headlines but echoes in classrooms, living rooms, and the small, fragile spac…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Using First Amendment rights responsibly...
I’m generally a fan of the First Amendment. I like people speaking out whether I agree with them or not. I especially like when someone has a solid enough…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On vetting causes ...
Recently, I received an email from a reader suggesting I write a column regarding how to vet nonprofits to donate to, candidates to vote for and similar things…
Raid on Washington Post reporter’s home raises urgent questions for free press
“We need a free press. We must have it. It's vital. … if you want to preserve democracy as we know it, you have to have a free and many times adversarial press…
On ‘Wicked’ in print
MOSES LAKE — “Wicked” and the sequel “Wicked: For Good” have taken over my household. After the first watch at Fairchild Cinemas, I was hooked on the extension…
COLUMN: Demond Williams, Jr. situation highlights transfer portal issues
On Jan. 2 the transfer portal opened in college football, and players from across the country flooded the pool to gauge interest from other schools. One situat…
LETTER: We're better for Mike’s presence...
Sunday, December 28,,2025, our community lost an incredible icon. Mike Hamilton’s impact on our community and those who reside here is immeasurable. As a very …
COLUMN: The perfect path to the Super Bowl for the Seahawks
One of the best time periods of the sports calendar is here – playoff football. As the college football playoff semifinals conclude, fans from across the count…
COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being left out of the college football playoff. This …
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In appreciation of educators ...
An experience I recently had with a school district, quite honestly, has left me gob-smacked a bit. I am in awe of the teachers and administrators at school di…
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 graduated from Denison University in May 2024, I…
COLUMN: The military oath
So we all know from the get-go, the oath of enlistment is the same across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is codified in 10 U.S.C. §502. “I, [nam…