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Celebrating National Library Week
What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …
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.
A new County Commissioner for new perspectives and leadership
Grant County has been good to me. I am in a position to give back by utilizing the skills and experiences I have gained in my 42-plus-year career. Grant County…
God created the potato and it was good
Have you had the opportunity to visit the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center recently? Their current theme is “Reheated: Baked, Mashed, or Fried; a Potato Art S…
Rights need to be protected
The election is just around the corner. To the American people, register and vote. Remember, we make America great. Let’s protect our children’s and grandchildren’s rights.
Foster would make good county commissioner
I have known Jeff Foster for over 30 years, as a banker, real estate broker and most recently as a director on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors. We have served together for a…
PUD commission should represent all ratepayers
Don’t let large irrigators hijack your PUD. The two challengers were chosen by a PAC of the largest irrigators who’ve injected over $80,000 into their campaigns. Why? They want complete control of the Board in orde…
Brewer has kept PUD rates fair for everyone
As I follow this campaign for the Grant County PUD (GCPUD) Commissioners, I am more convinced than ever it is important to keep someone with Terry Brewer’s knowledge, experience, commitment and passion on the GCPUD…