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GRANDMA GREEN SAYS: Exercise your right to vote
Regarding voting, or the lack thereof in Grant County, I read the Columbia Basin Herald’s edition of Aug. 20 to le…
What is best for the citizens of Moses Lake
Do you understand the issues facing Moses Lake? We have an election day coming soon.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
Does God revolve around science?
In the history of humankind, many mysteries have been solved.
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…
In Barry Lawson I trust...
I would like to endorse Barry Lawson for City Council position #4.
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…
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…
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…
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…