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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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. …