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Updated 1 week, 2 days ago

COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess

It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Mike Riggs would make a good councilman

I attend a city-citizen “planning team,” of which Mike Riggs is co-chair. I’ve found Dr. Riggs’ leadership to be transparent, open to differing opinions and willing to “check things out” by “going into the field” –…

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Voth will help navigate growth

Todd Voth is my clear choice for Moses Lake City Council and I am thankful for Councilman Voth’s representation on City Council.

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Basin Babe Ruth teams not done yet

As fast as it’s flying by, there’s still plenty of summer left, at least according to the to-do list.

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Dean Hankins for city council

I would like to endorse Dean Hankins for city council. I have known Dean for all 21 years that I have lived in Moses Lake. I feel that he is the best candidate for this position. I have worked closely with him and …

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Voth and Ecret have not been good for Moses Lake

I appreciate the editorial board trying to elevate discourse for the current local political campaign. Here are my concerns:

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Moses Lake deserves better discourse

I have read the recent editorials and letters to the editor concerning our City Council races, and I am dismayed at the level of discourse concerning the election. The vast bulk of what poses as legitimate debate f…

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Moses Heaven - the promised holy land

Four Moses Lake City Council members have been active in holding our city and its residents hostage, but for what purpose?

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Councilman's move raises questions

I have a few questions concerning the recent City Council news:

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Moses Lake Freedom Fest – grateful for the support

Grateful to the community for support of this event the first weekend in July. Our community hosted a large farmers market, activities for the kids, food truck rodeo, music, and fireworks on Saturday in McCosh Park…

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Water rationing spurs finger-pointing, possible solutions

This week’s water rationing order by Moses Lake city officials prompts many questions. Are we running out of water? Is there enough room to support current and future growth? Why are we rationing now? Is the county…

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
How many passwords are required?

In the day and age of the internet there is something you can’t do without. It is a necessary safeguard called the personal password.

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Voth and Ecret are good for Moses Lake

Moses Lake needs Todd Voth and Bill Ecret on the city council. These two men are the best representatives of the City of Moses Lake that we could hope to be able to vote in for the positions. Moses Lake’s citizens …

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Voth-Ecret switch sneaky and unethical

A point of clarification is needed regarding the recent manipulation of the city council election process by Moses Lake Mayor Todd Voth and Councilman Bill Ecret.

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Thanks to Voth and Ecret for their service

I am a longtime resident of Moses Lake. I attended Moses Lake schools, raised a family here, have a vested interest in our community and love and support or town.

Updated 8 years, 5 months ago
Voth and Ecret deserve support

I would like to give a pat on the back to both Todd Voth and Bill Ecret who are both running for re-election for city council positions.