Opinion
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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…
Moses Lake City Council rejects donation proposal
I optimistically attended the Moses Lake City Council meeting Tuesday to propose some suggestions regarding our current budget deficit of $1.8 million dollars. The Bill & Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet Foundation …
Community support made Endeavor fundraiser a success
My name is Savannah Scriven and a month ago I hosted a concert featuring Geoffrey Castle and many other amazing performers. I wanted to thank those of you who came and those who supported my cause. Because of you, …
Thank you
Christmas wishes come in all shapes and sizes - from car repairs and televisions, remote controlled cars and DVDs, to socks, gloves and hats. And who grants these Christmas wishes? The donations come from local bus…
Extortion (To get money by misuse of authority)?
The IBM PC was developed more than 30 years ago. It has evolved into the "PC." It is integrated into most government offices, business offices, and homes due to programs specific to its operating system. Most profe…
Clear cut Coulee City
At a special Coulee City Town Council meeting I attended on Nov. 17, the park was discussed at length.
Stop underage drinking during the holidays
Preparing for the holidays is a fun, but hectic time of year. With all the pre-Christmas preparations and so much coming at us, it's easy to lose focus on a danger lurking underneath the surface. That danger is und…
Grant PUD commissioner provides clarification about rate increases
Recently there was a letter to the editor that indicated all PUD commissioners supported the recent increased power rates. My voting record does not support that. In 2012, the commission worked on a new rate resolu…
PUD Commissioners
After reading this week's article on the rate increase I was inclined to respond.
Don't forget about higher ed
Much more money will be spent on Washington's K-12 system in the next biennium. Our state Legislature should not take it from colleges and universities.
Darwin's curse
I believe that people are genetically programmed to quickly judge and discriminate based on a person's clothes, perceived race or ethnicity, and speech. Over the past perhaps 50,000 years, only those people who mad…
Immigration
Congress have slacked off and have ignored the situation concerning immigration for many years. They change the rules for immigrants all over the world. My heart goes out to those families and children being held f…
To save Moses Lake
Joe Gavinski has stirred up this mess. Move him to Montana and let him "lose" some millions. The City Council built their "castle" and need to be moved out and all of it rented. That should get a large part of the …
Shift focus from Mexican immigrants
Congress focus so much on our borders about immigrants that come to work and have a better future for their families. How about those immigrants that are a threat to our country those that did the nine eleven, isis…
Homily
Compentency is the theme of (or) reality that diminish and changes racism, bigotry and decision made by arrogant and ignorant people.
Open Public Meetings Act provides openness, transparency
We have the privilege of living in a democracy that offers many rights and responsibilities. Residents have several freedoms, including the right to vote, bear arms, freedom of speech and attend board meetings held…