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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…
Reader: Angus Lee has a 'highly motivated' staff
Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee has brought the prosecutor's office into the 21st Century. The communication and cooperation between law enforcement, county commissioners and the sheriff's office has never been b…
Concern for public safety
I challenge both Dano and Lee to submit Letters to the Editor explaining whether a county employee convicted of violating traffic laws, causing injury, death, or property damage while performing his or her duties, …
Reader: Garth Dano runs a clean campaign
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Angus Lee camp for helping me decide who to vote for in the race for prosecutor in this election. You see I do not vote for the candidates who think they have to r…
No right to speak badly about Dano
To the readers that commented for Angus Lee you apparently aren't in court and see the truth. I've been in courts in Grant County many times and listen to so many cases. I saw a father who violated his two daughter…
Qualifications for Assessor job
In a Boeing career that spanned 37 years and in particular as I spent the last 15 of those years in management, I became more-than-ever convinced of the wisdom of ALWAYS seeking the most capable and qualified perso…
Lee is best choice for prosecutor
While conducting more research on the competency and/or management of the Grant County Prosecutor's Office, I discovered: Angus Lee manages a 30-person staff and no one on his current staff has filed a complaint ag…
Garth Dano's broad experience make him the better choice
I disagree with the implied conclusions about Garth Dano from that anonymous Grant County Concerned Voters (GCCV) pamphlet mailed out recently. Garth has admitted and clarified those allegations in a recent CBH art…
One more law criminals will ignore
The backers of I-594 want you to believe the measure simply closes the so-called "gun show loophole." What you are not being told is the 18-page measure will also require background checks on almost all transfers i…
Closing Ice Rink Will Kill Youth Hockey Program
Because of budget shortfalls Moses Lake plans to lock local kids out of the only place they can skate within 60 miles. Unlike soccer, basketball, and wrestling, which you can play almost anywhere, hockey is a sport…
Reader: Garth Dano has shown class during campaign
When Garth Dano asked if was OK to include my name on his list of supporters for his campaign for county prosecutor, I was both pleased and honored to grant that permission. He has run a classy, clean campaign, ref…
Let's not destroy our Second Amendment
I-594 is the latest and most comprehensive attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding Washington state firearm owners. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has committed 50 million dollars to help fuel a…
Check out Dano's endorsement list
It's a distinct advantage to have lived in the same community for almost 45 years. Especially when evaluating certain things and certain people. The letters to the editor is a real eye opener in some respect, espec…
A candidate who understands the issues
Your neighbors and you are fortunate. As 13th District voters, you have the opportunity to support one of the best legislative candidates I've seen in a long time, and one of my best friends: Tom Dent.
Reader: Garth Dano admits mistakes
When a man makes a "mistake" and mans up to his "mistakes," people can and will forgive this man. Garth Dano always mans up to his mistakes, he never uses excuses and takes full "responsibility" for his action. So …
Tom Dent is a leader
As a former County Commissioner of Kittitas County and State Representative of the 13th District I know both Tom Dent and Dani Bolyard as well as anyone in Grant County. Hands down Tom Dent is my choice for the 13t…