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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On affordability, both sides are failing us...
Last year, we started running a weekly news piece on the cost of fuel in our area. We examined average costs for f…
Grant County Superior Court judicial race Local judges support Wallace
I grew up in this community and am now raising my children here. Grant County is my home and I definitely consider myself to be a “local resident.” I am also an attorney in Grant County. As an attorney in Grant Cou…
Clinton's election means things are improving for women
I got some good news, I got some bad news. Good news, Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States of America. Bad news, Donald Trump lost this election for disrespecting women and girls. No, Don…
Wallace has the experience and common sense we need
The voters of Grant County are best served by a judge who made a decision to focus on serving Grant County early in his profession. Nick Wallace has been practicing law in Grant County for over 20 years. Nick has t…
Vote no on Initiative 1501
Initiative 1501 would increase the state penalties for criminal activity, theft and consumer fraud for seniors and vulnerable individuals, but federal law already provides penalties that exceed those proposed. Why …
Time to replace Newhouse with Didier
Two years ago in our congressional primary Clint Didier defeated all of his challengers easily. In almost any state but ours he would have faced the top Democrat and become our Representative in Congress. Since we …
Wallace has the right kind of experience
People often ask, what kind of experience matters when choosing a Superior Court judge in Grant County? Experience in Grant County Superior Court is imperative. For over 20 years Nick Wallace has practiced law in G…
Time to come together and elect Hillary Clinton
I appreciated the editorial column in tonight’s paper (Oct. 13). Yes, elections have come and gone over my lifetime and I have voted at different times for candidates who were Republican or Democrat.
Mutual respect is better than division
People need to have good hearts. A letter to the editor on Sept. 29, 2016 caught my attention. It shows how divided people have become. A gentleman remarked about “police profiling,” perhaps without recognizing he …
Allegations against Trump shouldn't be ignored
For shame that Republicans and the people of America want to ignore the accusations against Donald Trump. This isn’t about the election, it’s about winning the house.
Superior Court Judicial Officer supports Wallace
Before Governor Inslee appointed David Estudillo to the Grant County Superior Court, the Grant County Bar Association conducted a poll of its members to provide input for the governor from those of us who were most…
Estudillo has support from Republican Party
As a conservative member of the Grant County Republican Party, I want to correct the misleading letter written by Ken Chadwick, one of Nick Wallace’s law partners.
Wallace has lived a life of service to Grant County
As this race comes to a close – with ballots to be sent out shortly – it is important to pass along two key reasons why we believe Nick Wallace is the superior candidate for Grant County Superior Court Judge.
MLHS sports classification: What's the right fit?
As the Moses Lake School District prepares for its Feb. 14 bond, talks are taking place about the future of the town’s high school sports. If the bond passes for a new high school, a second high school would be add…
Jesus isn't a fan of the band wagon
My father’s birthday is on Dec. 10. This year, God willing, he will be ninety-seven years old. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from him. One thing he gave m…
Presidential election not the end of the world
With only 26 days left to go before the Election Day, we’re seeing more and more excitement and tension mounting across the country. The vibe is a mix between a child anticipating Christmas and a condemned man mark…