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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…
School safety is critical
The number of school shootings seems to have recently increased exponentially. Daily strip searches of students, staff, and visitors for guns, knives, and othe…
This is an emergency
My family had been away from Moses Lake for a few days. We returned on Monday. I am not one for longer road trips. All that driving wears me out, especially wh…
Regional solutions needed to deal with climate change
As an orchardist and a longtime member of the Quincy community, I’m seeing changes in our weather patterns that concern me. The drought of 2015 brought home ho…
School board song and dance
“And the Oscar goes to Elliott Goodrich and costar Vickey Melcher for their dual role in playing nicey-nice with the public.”
Reader appreciates CBH coverage on school bond, meeting conduct
I am grateful for the exceptionally well written and edited CBH’s stories and recordings on the School Board meetings, especially because TV news broadcasts have also taken notice and have been hitting me up via te…
Stopping school violence calls for community change
My heart is heavy again, with sorrow for the families and all those who have been touched by the latest school shooting.
Build new school now or pay more later
I am writing to inform you, the taxpayer and the one responsible to pay for the addition of a new high school in Moses Lake. We know the public voted with a su…
School app bill worth another look
Defunct House Bill 2442 may be worth another look in the wake of last week’s Florida school shooting that left 17 dead.
When you lose a parent
I can’t remember when I have felt this heavy-hearted. Seeing your father pass away is a difficult thing. Watching his steady decline right before your eyes. It…
Jesus gives liberty and justice for all
When my daughter was 3, I took her with me to a small Christian book store to get a greeting card. After finding the one I wanted, I couldn’t find her. I asked…
Secure borders are good for everybody
Is it racist to secure our borders? The answer to that question would depend upon whether a person adheres to law or uses race as an excuse to avoid the law. When it comes to the safety and security of US citizens …
Every vote did not count
The Moses Lake school bond election held Feb. 14, 2017 demonstrated problems with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) laws. In the past, elections were held on sp…
School safety is paramount
Safety comes first. At the school board meeting last night, safety concerns brought up by the Chief of Police for Moses Lake were discussed. I want to thank Dr. Stones and Elliott Goodrich for their discussion that…
Jaime Jorge: Living for the glory of God
Jaime was 9 years old performing in a music competition. He did so well one of the judges said, “Jaime, you could win the competition if you gave up being a Ch…
Double your pleasure, double your fun
Are you old enough to remember television commercials from the 1980s? If so, do you recall the one for Wrigley’s Doublemint Gum? It featured identical twins do…