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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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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!"
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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?
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…
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 …
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…