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Updated 1 week, 1 day ago

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…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Why we need Angus Lee

Here is why we need Angus Lee as Prosecutor: Garth Dano knows how to make deals and to plea bargain but knows nothing about how to prosecute and very little about even going into the court room and conducting a tri…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Anti-bullying authors write from the heart

With election season in full swing, it was a welcoming surprise to receive letters to the editor of a different caliber.

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Current prosecutor is lacking

I yearn for the days when Grant County had a mature, experienced, and non-controversial Prosecutor like John Knodell. The current prosecutor is lacking in all areas, and is costing taxpayers dearly. The current pro…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Voters should consider write-in candidate for Grant County treasurer

This being election time of the year, I would like to tell you about my experience when dealing with, in my opinion, the pompous arrogant treasurer of Grant County. Mr. Pheasant gave me extremely good advice when I…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
A prosecutor who will do the job

We would like to go on the record as endorsing Garth Dano for Grant County Prosecutor. Beyond a doubt Garth is the most qualified person for this very important position. Garth has spent 34 years practicing law in …

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Thank you for your support

I would like to thank the sponsors, donors, walk committee members and the over 200 walkers who participated and so generously supported the Walk to End Alzheimer's held on September 20, 2014 at Yonezawa Park. The …

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
A neighbor living on borrowed blood

There is a plaque in the display case at the Wenatchee Valley Clinic Pharmacy that states "There is no such thing as a small act of kindness!"

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Frustrated over the Post Office

Where does all the missing mail go? I have been in business as a landlord in Moses Lake for 25 years. Most of my property is on the base. This year, I have had 5 rent checks go missing from different tenants after …

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Support for Angus Lee

I unhesitatingly support Angus Lee as Prosecutor. My experience with him stems from the murder of my former mother-in-law by her youngest son. Angus walked the balance of prosecuting my brother in law and championi…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Tom Dent is needed

I've known and worked with Tom Dent for over 20 years while serving as president of the Association of Washington Business. Tom served on our board of directors and represented Moses Lake and central Washington ext…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Can't make a difference alone

For years I've written letters on so many issues. The law gave me this right? - freedom of speech. So why do school officials and certain officers tell people to stay away and don't listen to what I have to say? I …

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Single Votes Count!

Some people do not vote because they think "a single vote doesn't count." Suppose an election was held, and no one voted! What would the election office do?

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Setting the record straight - executive sessions

In recent weeks, I've watched as several letter were submitted regarding a Grant County Republican Party Executive Board special meeting that was held at the request of then GCRP Chairman Tom Dent. Some who have vo…

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Proudly voting for Bolyard

Although there are a few races in this election where I am still undecided, there is one that leaves no doubt in my mind. For House Dist. 13 the choice is a clear one because the differences between the candidates …

Updated 11 years, 2 months ago
Tom Dent is the best choice

Why? Why would we send any one other than Tom Dent to represent us in Olympia? He is so obviously the best choice to carry the wishes of Basin citizens to Congress. Tom is a hard worker in what ever endeavor he tak…