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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
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.
Character issues plague Pack's past
I’m writing because of my concern about one individual seeking a position on the Moses Lake City Council in position number 5. The candidate is Nathan Pack, who has a long history with the Washington State Court Re…
Public Power Week reminds us of our hydropower resource
Grant Public Utility District (PUD) celebrates Public Power Week Oct. 1-7. Public Power Week is an annual celebration throughout the nation recognizing the con…
Vote for Daryl Jackson
Once again, citizens of Moses Lake, you have the opportunity to make a change in the direction of our city. That change would be a positive vote for Daryl Jackson, running for Council Position No. 4. I have known D…
Pack addresses his past, future
My name is Nathan Pack and I’m running for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 5.
Core Value No. 1: relationship with God
I value relationship with God and others as the source from which life and all true ministry will flow.
NFL players' stance was a job issue, not a constitutional one
Last week President Trump blasted NFL players who chose to kneel or stand together with arms locked during the playing or singing of the national anthem. Calling such behavior disrespectful of our flag and country,…
Keeping well goes beyond yourself
Friday, Sept. 22 was the first day of fall. There is a lot I like about this time of year — football, cool crisp air, and the turning of leaves into brilliant …
Bicycle helmets save lives
My son was riding home on his bicycle on Westshore Drive when he was run off the road by a truck. The driver left my son for dead. Another driver saw it happen, called 911 and then followed the driver to his home. …
Dean Hankins is the sort of person we want on the city council
Who do you want on your city council? Do you want someone with a wide range of experience and education? How do things like serving his country with 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and two tours in Vietnam sound? Ho…
Jesus likely never said 'Up, up and away!'
What images do you have of Jesus? Have you ever thought of him as being like Superman?
A beautiful thing for Jesus
Leave her alone,” said Jesus in Mark 14:6. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.”
Don't let special interest group influence city council election
Do you know what a PAC is? It’s a “political action committee,” a special interest group that will spend money to get the candidate of their choice elected. A candidate can say he or she is self-funded but then a P…
Mike Riggs a good choice for council
Mike Riggs has many experiences, qualifications, and skills that will make him an excellent choice for membership on the city council.