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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…
Brochure is an example of muckraking
I am sitting in the smallest room in my home with a brochure in front of me that was mailed to me by a group called "Grant County Concerned Voters" who support Angus Lee. This brochure is an outstanding example of …
Keep Grant County finances in good hands
The most important qualification to be Grant County's Treasurer is financial education and experience. The write-in candidate, who barely squeaked into the general election challenging our Grant County Treasurer, h…
Garth Dano for Prosecutor
In 1960 I began my law practice in Grant County. I retired for medical reasons in 2010. though I am still a full member of the Washington State Bar Association and licensed in a number of federal courts including t…
Reader concerned about gun control bills
So called "gun control" bills are not intended to contain and control criminals. They are not intended to protect honest people. They are not intended to reduce violence, murder, rape, thefts, home invasions nor an…
Former court bailiff backs Lee
I wonder if the general population isn't getting tired of reading from a select few people about how wonderful and highly qualified Garth Dano is for the position of Grant County prosecutor.
Heart, mind and strength
That is what Tom Dent represents, a genuine kind man, mindful of what matters the most, a leader who wants a safe community and to help our District 13 grow. With his enthusiasm, love, devotion and work ethic he wi…
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…