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…
Selmann shares views on election issues
Running for office is an invigorating educational process. You learn a lot about yourself, and probably way too much about other people. I'd like to take this …
Moses Lake School Board opposed to charter schools initiative
The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors voted to oppose I-1240 to authorize the creation of charter schools in Washington State. The Moses Lake Schoo…
Vote yes on Eyman's initiative
Requiring the state Legislature to have a super majority, or a two-thirds vote to raise taxes, helped the state live within its means this year.
Another push for charter schools
For the fourth time, a state initiative to create charter schools is on the ballot.
Make your voice heard: Vote!
GUEST EDITORIAL
Reader airs frustrations with Romney
I am increasingly frustrated with Mitt Romney, who has stated before "I am rich and don't apologize for it". Well Mitt, I don't want you to, but what I do ask is that you acknowledge that you wouldn't have made it …
Reader encourages support for Baechler
Support Mary Baechler for the US House of Representatives. Mary Baechler believes in fair pay for a day's work; better schools and education support for our children; better and more affordable health care for ALL;…
Reader responds to Candidates' Forum
At the Moses Lake Candidates' Forum both candidates for State Representative spoke. Matt Manweller's presentation was smooth, well-spoken, a long-time school teacher, turned lobbyist in Olympia. He believes in ever…
Reader addresses Middle East crisis
My mother said, "It takes two to fight." She didn't understand it takes only one bully to start a fight, or just kill another person. A bully lacks the moral obligation to treat other people with respect.
Finding the right fit for emergency management
Grant County Emergency Management's Office moved locations three times in the past four years. Its fourth move is planned for Oct. 29 from its Wheeler Road office to the former Grant County Fairgrounds Office. Spac…
Swing state dilemma
The national news media is stressing the importance of "Swing States" in the upcoming presidential election between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
A new school for Othello
A school is the focal point of a community where learning, children and the town converge for the common goal of education.
Elections matter for country's future
Four years ago during the Presidential campaign we were treated to what seemed like a high school ASB election or prom royalty election complete with pep rallies by the media. Very few questions were asked about Ob…
Federal health care law: A string of broken promises
Reader decries 'cut and paste' political categories
You are who you are by the strength of your character and the force of your personality. Dennis Knepp cuts and pastes us all to fit neatly into his two categories. I didn't like mine much, how about you? There is n…