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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
Character matters
I have been involved in Republican politics since 1980. During that time I have been 100 percent sure about two candidates who had to be elected at the time they were running, Ronald Reagan in 1980 and 1984 for Pre…
Letter writer apologizes to former sheriff
I'd like to thank this newspaper for providing me the space to make the most public apology I can. In a recent letter written by me and printed in this section I mentioned a man's name, a very good man. The brevity…
Garth is dedicated to our legal system
I have known Garth Dano and his family since they first moved to Moses Lake. I consider Garth one of my very special friends. Garth and his family have been involved in many community activities. They were instrume…
Dani Bolyard communicates well
We have two good Republican candidates for the open 13th LD seat, both former Grant County Republican chairman, both dedicated to Republican values, both with business and agriculture experience. I will be voting f…
Angus Lee supporter
As a retired law enforcement officer, I don't understand how some law enforcement officers who have risked their lives enforcing the law can vote for a candidate who seems to have no respect for the traffic laws of…
Support Quincy hospital levy in Nov. 4 election
Decreased Medicare funds, expensive government mandates and increased patient debt are just a few of the problems Quincy Valley Medical Center is facing.
Run a clean campaign
What is it about an election that brings out the sleazeballs, the dishonest, the bullies, the mean spirited, and those who act like they are still in junior high? In the words of the late Joan Rivers, "Oh, grow up!…
Are Initiative Measures No. 594 and No. 591 designed to confuse?
Please vote no on Initiative Measure No. 594. A person should reject any initiative measure unless they have fully read and understood it. The full 18 page text of this measure can be found by doing an internet sea…
Who protects citizens?
Everybody has a right to their opinion about those running for office. I speak from experience, most prosecutors hide the truth and will erase audio for officers to get a conviction they above the law. Who protects…
Common sense choice
Tom Dent's mission and platform is very clear to me. His wide views of the concerns we face in the 13th District, like water, agriculture, family and health care, not to mention, education funding solutions and sma…
Voting for Angus Lee
My name is Jessie Green, and I'm writing this from the campus of New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. I'm a 2014 graduate of Moses Lake High School, and am currently a freshman here at NMHU. Upon turn…
Tom Dent would represent 13th District well
I have lived in the Columbia Basin for over 60 years. I have known Tom Dent for many years. Tom is familiar with the important issues that face us in the 13th District.
Warnick supports Newhouse in bid for Congressional seat
A recent political mailer asked the question: "How can you trust this man?" I found the contents of the flyer to be purely campaign rhetoric and offensive.
Reader says pro Lee pamphlet has merit
I recently received the pamphlet regarding Garth Dano put out by the Grant County Concerned Voters. In reading it, I realized that none of it could have been printed withough total verification. And stating the tru…
Dani Bolyard, fulfilling duties with integrity
As Amercians we have rights - speech, press, assembly, bear arms, equal justice and own private property. We also have much loved and appreciated freedoms - travel, work, marry, education and selection of a politic…