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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…
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…
MLSD numbers don't add up
Moses Lake School District wants to you believe that a bigger high school will equal smarter students.
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 …
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 …
Vote 'yes' for Moses Lake schools
I hope you’ll join us in voting “yes” for Moses Lake schools.
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?
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.
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.
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…
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.
Reasons to support the school bond
Five reasons why I am supporting the new high school project:
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…
Women's march was an important event
During the early part of mid-January, my 20-year-old granddaughter Jessie called me. “G-ma, what are you doing Saturday, Jan. 21?” “Why”?” was my response. “There’s a women’s march in Ephrata and I want you and Joe…
MLSD bond proposal facts
Recent letters to the Columbia Basin Herald (CBH) present mostly positive feelings toward the proposed Moses Lake School District (MLSD) bond. Growth and overcrowding are key issues. What seems to be missing in the…
Portables aren't a solution to school crowding
Students in Moses Lake need a positive learning environment. Conditions at the high school are overcrowded. The current building was designed for 1,600 students is serving about 2,200. To accommodate all these youn…