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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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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 …

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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.

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
Pack addresses his past, future

My name is Nathan Pack and I’m running for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 5.

Updated 8 years, 4 months ago
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.