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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…
Don't just call names, get involved
After reading last Thursday’s paper I am just really sad and confused by all of these people taking aim at people who have taken the time and had the courage to run for office.
Mike Riggs would serve city well
We are writing in support of Mike Riggs for city council. Now, more than ever, Moses Lake needs a person who is beyond the dishonesty of the recent past. Mike is such a person. His many friends will tell you he is …
Moses Lake School Board race: Elliott Goodrich understands budgets
Voters should have received their “mail in” ballots recently. Elliott Goodrich is one of three candidates running for Position 4 of the Moses Lake School Board. Elliott is a Moses Lake graduate plus he has a MBA fr…
Mike Riggs has a strong track record
I have personally known Mike Riggs for 10 years. In that time, I have come to realize that his moral compass is straight and true. Mike has demonstrated a strong track record of giving back to Moses Lake and the su…
Mike Riggs has solid leadership skills
I have cast my vote for Mike Riggs for city council. I have worked with Mike for many years in the Moses Lake School District and have found him to be a hard-working person who exercises sound judgment and thoughtf…
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” –…
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.
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.
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 …
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:
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…
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?
Councilman's move raises questions
I have a few questions concerning the recent City Council news:
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…
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…