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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On affordability, both sides are failing us...
Last year, we started running a weekly news piece on the cost of fuel in our area. We examined average costs for f…
The best gift may be to lack gifts
Years ago, I heard something rather strange. I was told that the Christian Church does not exist for itself as much as does is for others. It took me a while t…
Republican tax bill will make debt worse
This new Republican tax bill will add $1.5 trillion to the debt. The Republican Party used to be the party who cared about the debt and spending. This new tax bill will start to harass Medicare, Medicaid and Social…
Moses Lake school bond: Residents need to be aware of board shift
My wife and I came to Moses Lake in 1962 to teach in the public schools. We could have gone anywhere, but Moses Lake had much to offer. The town was growing and the schools were new. Elementary schools had P.E. and…
Christmas not the only reason to celebrate in winter
In your “Religions” section, Pastors Skip and Gale Bennett asked, “Have you ever taken the time to think of the fact of why we celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25?” and, “If we did not have Christmas, we would not be sa…
U.S. Postal (lack of) Service
I believe I’m not the only person in Moses Lake who is extremely frustrated with the US Postal (lack of) Service and its inability to accurately deliver our mail. I know that if I performed my job as poorly as a de…
Guaranteed income would implement King's dream of ending poverty
Will a minimum wage of $15 an hour lift a full-time worker of a family of four out of poverty? Yes and no.
Reflections on praying for peace during World War I
In 1917 the First World War, a war with no real reason and no clear goals, raged across Europe for a fourth miserable year. Russia was not only at war with outside forces but also within as the struggle for power i…
Giving credit where credit is due
At Immanuel Lutheran Church, we planned for Christmas months in advance.
Teacher offers thoughts on Moses Lake bond controversy, board meeting
The views and opinions expressed in this letter are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Moses Lake Education Association.
Lawmakers shouldn't be above the law
Congress and senators make the laws so why don’t the laws apply to them? Why should they be any different from the American people? Even Trump and his son and cabinet members being questioned about the Russsia inve…
What if we didn't have Christmas?
Have you ever taken the time to think of the fact of why we celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25? What if that were not a reality, and Jesus had not been born in Bet…
Is your tree ready?
Is your tree up and decorated? A common question for this time of year. It sure wouldn’t seem like Christmas without decorated trees, would it? The Bible tells about many different kinds of trees.
Ignoring gift-exchange rules
Many moons ago (1987), Jeanne and I were invited to a Christmas party. It was being held at a friend’s house.
Reality check on new high school
In Sunday’s paper, the Moses Lake School Board members disagreed about what to do with the bond. Hey, folks, the solution is easy: The voters approved the school bond. Follow the voters’ will – work together to get…
Peace is more than just absence of war
We typically think of “peace” as the absence of hatred, war, strife, prejudice and hostility in all of society. During this Christmas season we hear many peopl…