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…

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…

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 …

Vickey Melcher best for school board

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

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…