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Updated 1 week ago

Celebrating National Library Week

What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
School bond ballot – vote 'no'

Don’t throw your ballot away if you want the bond defeated. That is effectively a vote for passing the bond. Vote “no” if you can’t afford more taxes or recognize that the project is at least 27 million dollars too…

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Good schools are important to the community

We are writing to express our support for the MLSD bond. This decision hinges on the need to provide infrastructure that is vital to our community’s continuing prosperity.

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
The future of our schools is inn the hands of our community

Our high school is the second largest in the state and over its intended capacity. We have had to implement a staggered schedule to meet students’ needs now. In elementary, my child’s classroom has over 30 students…

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
School facilities are a smart investment

We support the Moses Lake School District construction bond and hope others will join us in supporting education and economic growth in our community. We are proud to live in Moses Lake and appreciate the great edu…

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
MLSD numbers don't add up

Moses Lake School District wants to you believe that a bigger high school will equal smarter students.

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
School bond pros and cons

We just had our properties reassessed so that is tough. I get it and I know that a lot of people are on fixed incomes and can’t afford the increase. Some of you may be able to apply for a senior exemption. I don’t …

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
School growth can't wait

I, like most, take no pleasure any time property taxes increase. I need to be convinced of the necessity. The 2017 Moses Lake School District’s construction bond proposal is a challenge we’re forced to confront as …

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Vote 'yes' for Moses Lake schools

I hope you’ll join us in voting “yes” for Moses Lake schools.

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Schools are crowded beyond capacity already

On Feb. 14, the community of Moses Lake has a choice. Our community’s children are our future city leaders, doctors, farmers, mechanics, et cetera. Why would we not want the best education possible for them?

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Thank you to police officer for reaching out

Today I’m writing to give the Moses Lake Police Department some great credit and good praises on a job of reaching out to all the community. Now I see what they mean when they say all cops are not bad cops.

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Adding a second high school has worked elsewhere

On Feb. 14 our community has the opportunity to decide the future of education in Moses Lake. Our vote will have an impact for decades to come.

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Make room for student growth

On Feb. 14, the Moses Lake School District is asking voters to approve a $135.3 million construction bond to build a new high school and a new elementary school and upgrade the existing Moses Lake High School. Vote…

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
School bond is a worthwhile investment

School ballot: I vote “yes.” Why? The greatest investment you and I can make in our community is in our children.

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
Reasons to support the school bond

Five reasons why I am supporting the new high school project:

Updated 9 years, 2 months ago
It's for the children

My wife and I have lived in Moses Lake for nearly 50 years and have seen our children graduate from MLHS. Most of that time we watched our school’s athletic teams finish near the bottom of the Big Nine. That is exc…