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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…
Nobody is above the law
We are all human beings. Some think others are better than others, even those that are to protect and serve. Nobody is above the law. We all bleed the same color and when we dress we put our pants on one leg at a t…
Dano's experience will help fight crime
I was raised and have lived most of my adult life in Ephrata. I have known Garth Dano for almost thirty years. It's not often that we have an opportunity to elect a non politician so uniquely qualified at a time th…
Garth Dano for Grant County Prosecuting Attorney
He is a hardworking, sensible, has many years working as an attorney and has the support of the Police force. His focus is on our communities safety.
Support for Bolyard
As you aware, the general election is fast approaching. Ballots will be dropped into the mail on October 16th. Will your vote be an informed decision, or just an off-the-cuff mark on your ballot? Or, will you set y…
Living within a budget
Received our letter in the mail from City of Moses Lake. To help cover their budget shortfall they are going to pillage and plunder the discount for seniors on sanitation rates, no more discounts unless you are rea…
Angus Lee...Proven Ability and Integrity
I had the privilege of growing up in a small rural community. Term after term, I watched some unqualified candidates get elected simply because they were part of the "good old boy" system. While serving as clerk of…
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…