Editorial
To find our opinion based editorials, see below. We'll share opinion based editorial articles regularly for interested viewers.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On affordability, both sides are failing us...
Last year, we started running a weekly news piece on the cost of fuel in our area. We examined average costs for f…
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.
Parents unhappy about proposed high school schedule
Increased drop out rates, decreased student motivation and worries about less family time are some readers' concerns about the proposed Moses Lake High School schedule.
It's time to rethink Obamacare
Amidst all the confusion, broken promises, false starts, delays, changes and mounting costs, 2014 is the year the president and Congress must rethink the Affor…
A new year, a new MLIRD
A new year can mean new beginnings for some. Maybe a new job, school, baby, fitness plan, or other life changes are in store for you. At any rate, changes, fresh ideas and new faces aren't necessarily negative thin…
Getting reluctant boys to read
Our son Joshua used to hate to read. Many boys are like him in that respect - they do not want to read, see no purpose in it, and see no reason to read. Howeve…
We all need a fresh start in 2014
The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection and renewal. A shiny new year lies ahead, full of promise.