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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…
There's a place in the world for Babe Ruth League
Growing up in Colorado the summer baseball world had a certain pecking order. I played Little League from the time I could swing a bat until high school.
God's door is always open for us
Three years ago, for our summer vacation, Jeanne, Ben and I took care of Dew Dance “Ranch,” in Port Angeles, Wash.
Grant County's power threatened by bitcoin
Grant County has been invaded by a parasitic power hog that threatens all electricity rate classes and will hamper job growth and tax base expansion for years …
Moses Lake Toyota dealer offers great service
My two sons are getting ready for their senior year at Eastern. They drove to Wenatchee over the 4th while my wife and I were on vacation in Oregon to retrieve an old Toyota pickup and a bed full of furniture for t…
Manweller represents our local values
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Old-Fashioned Political Rally hosted by the Ephrata Historical Society and the American Legion. We got to hear from almost every candidate running for office.
I believe in America over dictatorship
I am puzzled that some Americans are willing to throw away their freedoms for a dictatorship.
Former student of Manweller says students were treated respectfully
During my freshman year of college, I was fortunate enough to take a general education course from Matt Manweller, a man who is currently running for State Representative.
Manweller unwilling to respond to constituents
I cannot support Mat Manweller’s efforts for re-election to the Washington State Legislature. He cannot identify what issues he considers important for the 13thDistrict and he did not respect me, as a concerned con…
Ask questions before voting
With the upcoming elections I just want to know a few things from the candidates. How are you qualified for the position you are running for and what experience do you have? I’m asking this because I don’t know any…
Hammond can bring a welcome change to legislature
First a big “thank you” to the Grant County Museum in Ephrata for hosting the old-time political rally. It’s one of my favorite summer events.
Voting lets your voice be heard
Don’t tell everyone but if every conservative and moderate registered voter in Eastern Washington votes for Susan Hutchison for U.S. Senate before Aug. 7 we will have a chance of being represented in Washington, D.…
'Just' a bus driver?
I am running for the position of Grant County Auditor. It has been brought to my attention that, in the course of this campaign, my qualifications have been called into question, specifically my work as a school bu…
My vote is for Sylvia Hammond
Sylvia Hammond deserves our support in her bid for Representative for the 13th WA Legislative District. Farming in Grant County for many years, she understands agriculture, hard work and business. Her life as a tea…
Hammond will address important issues
As stated in her campaign literature, Legislative District 13 candidate Sylvia Hammond intends to work to: 1) strengthen public schools, colleges and trade and technical schools, 2) bolster and diversify our local …
Kudos to Elizabeth Reynolds and Confluence Health
I am writing to make our community aware of an exceptionally talented and compassionate provider at the Moses Lake, Wash. walk-in clinic. Her name is Elizabeth Reynolds, PA-C and she is my champion. I visited her a…