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Updated 4 days ago

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…

Updated 8 years, 3 months ago
Former mayor Jackson can get council back on track

If you are a Moses Lake voter who favors recent calls for a new direction for the city council, please pay attention to the race for Position No. 4, and vote for Daryl Jackson.

Updated 8 years, 3 months ago
Vickey Melcher will represent our children and community well

We are endorsing the candidacy of Vickey Melcher for the position of School Board Position No. 2.

Updated 8 years, 3 months ago
Goodrich an excellent choice for school board

Elliott Goodrich wants to be a member of the Moses Lake School District Board of Directors and he is highly qualified for the position. He has high standards for the Moses Lake School District. He insists on higher…

Updated 8 years, 3 months ago
Speaking up could save a life

A note to my friends, for whom I would do anything. Following my recovery from what some have termed “Mild Cognitive Impairment,” when I began to regain my balance and ability to navigate my way again, it occurred …

Updated 8 years, 3 months ago
Vickey Melcher best for school board

Vickey Melcher has the best education background for the school board position No. 2.

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
Kneeling at the National Anthem not disrespectful

Let’s talk the truth today about why football players kneel during the National Anthem. Nobody is disrespecting soldiers nor the U.S. military. Most of the players who are kneeling have family and friends serving i…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
What is best for the citizens of Moses Lake

Do you understand the issues facing Moses Lake? We have an election day coming soon.

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
Donovan and Ochoa have been good for Moses Lake schools

I support the re-election of Kevin Donovan and Oscar Ochoa as Moses Lake School Directors. Both are effective, knowledgeable and committed to creating the best schools possible. Kevin, an established businessman in…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
Vickey Melcher a good choice for school board

I have known Vickey Melcher for almost 15 years both professionally and personally. In that time I have observed her dedicated work ethic, her passionate regard for students and her untiring commitment to improving…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
Melcher, Goodrich good choices for school board

I am a former school board member who proudly served our community for ten years from 1979–89. School Board members are elected to oversee school management to ensure that our students get the best education possib…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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. …

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
Does God revolve around science?

In the history of humankind, many mysteries have been solved.

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
In Barry Lawson I trust...

I would like to endorse Barry Lawson for City Council position #4.