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Celebrating National Library Week
What brings you joy? For me, it’s driving through our beautiful region to visit our branch libraries, serving ice …
Juvenile crime statistics are misleading
I recently read the article of Sept. 1, 2014 stating, "
Bolyard is informed, refreshing
There are two candidates running for 13th District State Representative. I have met them both, as I was an active member of the GOP and even an elected Precinct Officer. I no longer belong to the Republican party.
A special thank you
On behalf of the trustees, students, and employees of Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a special thank you to members of the LDS Church in Moses Lake for their generous contributions of labor and equipment to tra…
A school for the future
While visiting Moses Lake this week my brother in-law, Rick Koba, suggested I might be interested in seeing the new C. V. Tech since I am a District administrator in Phoenix, AZ. I was extremely impressed and amaze…
Labor Day epilogue: partnering for success
Over the Labor Day weekend, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee gave a compelling commentary on the need for employers and employees to set aside their diff…
The right to bear arms
Most of us are familiar with the Second Amendment's "Shall Not Be Infringed" clause, but Article 1 Section 24 of the Washington State Constitution is not as well known. It states, "RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS. The right of …
Why re-invent the wheel?
Why re-invent the wheel? We have had Angus Lee as our Prosecuting Attorney for the past two terms. We have seen our juvenile crime rate go down in Grant County by 40% for five years in a row. Angus Lee has served u…
A citizen's duty
It is the citizen's duty to be an informed voter. The majority of citizens could be well informed voters who control the government. Or we can ignore our duty, and become enslaved by corrupt officials and unconstit…
There's no place like home
There's a lot to be said about growing up in a small town, both good and bad. Some people are happy to go off to bigger and better once they've graduated high school.
Dam repairs a balancing act with Grant PUD's routine duties
Operating two hydroelectric plants on the Mid-Columbia River requires the ability to balance multiple interests at all times. Considerations for fish passage, …
Angus Lee is a competent prosecutor
A few years ago my cousin was brutally murdered. He was shot in the back of the head execution style. I was devastated and found kindness and compassion from our elected prosecutor, D. Angus Lee. He provided dilige…
Tom Dent is a natural leader
I am a resident and business owner in Moses Lake. I have had the privilege of knowing Tom Dent for about 15 years. I have had many discussions with Tom over the years and I have been very educated on issues that ar…
Time to Stand up and be Counted
Today is the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the 2nd anniversary of the attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi. Currently 75% of Americans feel we are less safe than we we…
Good, old fashioned customer service
I would like to thank the owners and employees at Affordable Auto gas station in Moses Lake, especially Shane. My older (she wouldn't want me to say elderly) mother is a longtime customer and it makes me feel good …
Suicide prevention help is available
No matter how big a problem may seem, suicide is not the answer. There are organizations and groups equipped to help people work through their problems. The most difficult thing to do is ask for help. It takes cour…