Editorial
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COLUMN: Head west, they say
This column came together probably as quickly as my decision to move from Columbus, Ohio to Moses Lake. When I gra…
Grant County poised to help more students
With a thriving Big Bend Community College and the emerging Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, Grant County is providing students with more options. The skills center will be ready for the upcoming school year…
It's a mistake to rely on Russia's space shuttle
When President Obama permanently grounded America's space shuttles a couple of years ago, he made a huge mistake. He gave Russia carte blanche over the Interna…
Rail improvements vital to Washington economy
On March 13, the Legislature concluded the 60-day, short session in the 2013 legislative biennium. As usual, some things never change; there are more requests …
Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our slow economy
Millions of unemployed college graduates are back where they started, living with their parents. Upon receiving their diploma, they find themselves saddled wit…
What we didn't see at Sochi
During the Winter Olympics, viewers around the world marveled at the pristine snow-capped mountains surrounding Sochi, Russia's Black Sea resort city.
State's new drone bill needs some rethinking
We appreciate lawmakers looking out for their constituents by approving privacy restrictions on information gleaned from drones.
Judge explains sentencing guidelines
When we read the newspaper, watch the news, or even in casual conversations with our friends and family, we learn of defendants receiving jail sentences that d…
Grant County, PUD seats up for grabs
It's still early, but we wanted to remind you that 13 public offices on the county and PUD levels will be up for election in Grant County.
Hawaii and the electric cow
Normally, you wouldn't think the cost of electricity would clobber ranchers, but in Hawaii, high power rates are the central competitiveness issue. In fact, th…
People with chronic conditions need help to take advantage of Obamacare
Despite the significant improvements to our health care system for people with chronic conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, or arthritis, there is still a lot of work to be done to realize th…
Is California a glimpse into our future?
It’s not often we get a chance to peer into the future to see the consequences of our actions. California has given us that opportunity.
Approve the Keystone Pipeline
The Seattle Times headline said it all: "Obama running out of reasons to reject Keystone XL."
Small town pride seen in school support
Bonds and levies in our outlying areas of Lind, Wilson Creek, Othello, Warden and Ritzville were passing at the polls, according to unofficial results released Tuesday.
Resident unhappy about possible changes to vehicle ordinance
In regards to the proposed change to Chapter 8.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code, "Residential Vehicle Storage," City Manager Joe Gavinski states, "the proposed amendment changes the enforcement methodology." Usi…
Start school schedule planning now
The well-known Benjamin Franklin quote "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail" is good to remember when managing your child's school schedule.