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COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line
As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…
Barry Lawson best candidate for council
Barry Lawson is an excellent candidate for our Moses Lake City Council. Having interacted professionally with Barry for a number of years, both through our businesses and through volunteer work in the community, I …
TV times, listings need updating
Several months ago the Moses Lake cable TV company moved some of their stations to different places on the TV dial. So 1) why hasn’t the cable company changed the channel 10 guide to show these station number chang…
City council needs solutions, not curfews
I cannot vote on Moses Lake City Council members because I live in the county, but I would never vote for Mike Norman if his “recommendation” to rid our city of homeless people is a curfew on the park. Instead, how…
Barry Lawson belongs on City Council
It is a pleasure to support Barry Lawson for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 4. Barry cares about our city and understands the importance of providing for public safety, recreational activities, et cetera as t…
A word from Moses Lake's sister city
Keep Donovan and Ochoa on the school board
Sometimes change makes sense, but in the case of the upcoming Moses Lake School Board election, it does not. Kevin Donovan and Oscar Ochoa have done an excellent job and should be re-elected. I am certain their cha…
Only 58 shopping days until Christmas
As I get older, Christmas continues to change.
Donovan, Ochoa have shown their good qualities
I have had the pleasure of working with Kevin Donovan and Oscar Ochoa during my brief tenure on the Moses Lake School District Board of Directors. It was my belief then, and my belief remains today, that they are s…
Goodrich understands what our schools and taxpayers need
I am honored to solicit your support for Elliott Goodrich for Moses Lake School Board Position No. 4. Elliott is very knowledgeable and well spoken concerning issues confronting our schools. He has a refreshing res…
Riggs' wisdom and experience good for council
I support Mike Riggs for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1. He is insightful and conciliatory with group dynamics and conflict. He has a concern for the common good of our community and the management experien…
Free press is vital to a democracy
The best cleansing agent to keep government accountable is a free press. Before the United States was created, the colonists recognized the importance of and necessity for a free press.
Unity
Thank you Columbia Basin Herald for publishing the articles written by our local pastors. I look forward each Friday for the opportunity to reading the thoughts of these fine gentlemen. I have read and heard messag…
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.
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.
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…