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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…
Goodrich would be a welcome change on school board
Elliott Goodrich will be a good steward of the taxpayers’ money for Moses Lake schools. He has years of experience planning for and operating a large farming operation. He understands that problems can often be sol…
The big 3 instructions to the Christian Church
I think that we can all agree that this world we live in is full of: strife, turmoil, and conflict. This being more evident than ever given the recent events. …
Does God revolve around science?
In the history of humankind, many mysteries have been solved.
Elliott Goodrich well qualified for school board
We have been residents of Moses Lake for 40 years and we are excited for the opportunity to vote for Elliott Goodrich for Moses Lake School Board. Rarely do we get a chance to elect a person with such ability and q…
In Barry Lawson I trust...
I would like to endorse Barry Lawson for City Council position #4.
Lawson wants to do what's best for Moses Lake
Please vote for Barry Lawson for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 4. It’s not often I put a sign in my front yard for any candidate position – in fact, I can think of three times in the last 15 years – but Barr…
Good candidates running for council
Although national level politicians do it all the time, I’ve heard if you’re running for election to the city council you shouldn’t openly support any other candidate since you might end up working with their oppon…
Lawson would be an asset on council
As a local business owner, it is my privilege to support Barry Lawson for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 4. Barry is committed to making Moses Lake a community we can all be proud of. As a part-owner of Winde…
Take a real look at the candidates
I would like to highly recommend Jason Avila for City Council. Having known Jason for over 10 years I can personally attest to his strong work ethic and absolute integrity for doing the right thing and not lowering…
Mike Riggs has the qualities a council member needs
Mike Riggs will bring these essentials for good government to City Council: 1) developing trust between himself and other Council members, 2) building city employee confidence in City Council, 3) commitment to neve…
Riggs will serve the city well
It is a pleasure to recommend Mike Riggs for a seat on the City Council of Moses Lake. I have known Mike as a member of the Trails Committee of Moses Lake. He has served as a leader for the existing trail system an…
Barry Lawson puts community first
Your vote counts and who you choose can have a big impact on your family and your finances. We are proud to support Barry Lawson in his run for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 4. Barry is fully invested in thi…
Vickey Melcher a good choice for school board
Vickey Melcher for School Board is an easy choice. Vickey is energetic, smart and deeply committed to the children, parents and schools of Moses Lake. Vickey Melcher and I taught at Moses Lake High School together …
Rocker Tom Petty made his mark
Musician Tom Petty was famous for his many hits, including “Free Fallin’,” “Refugee,” and “American Girl.” Locally, Petty visited the Gorge Amphitheater several time to entertain concertgoers in Grant County, treat…
Las Vegas shooting should serve as alarm
I am sure when our forefathers wrote the second amendment – our right to bear arms – they never contemplated the types of “arms” that are now in our world. Arms available back in the day? Muskets.