Letters to the Editor
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LETTER: Supporting Blankenship
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our unwavering support for Dan Blankenship, a dedicated individual who has tirelessly served our community for the l…
LETTER: On immigration
Dear editor, On one of my recent volunteer activities with Spokane Public Schools, I was happy to hear first-hand a school employee’s personal immigration …
LETTER: The role of the VP
I have heard some people say, "The VP has done nothing to help me!" Well, the Vice President's role in government is limited. The Constitution spells out t…
LETTER: Sessler's stance on taxes
To the editor; I’m sure many of you have seen the Newhouse commercials on TV and have received the postcards in the mail. (They state) that Jerrod Sessler …
LETTER: Thank you Bonnie, Cascade CG and ML Recreation
LETTER: Thank you for an excellent forum
Thank you, Columbia Basin Herald, for the excellent candidates forum on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the beautiful Wahluke High School.
LETTER: Facing addiction's impacts
Hello, my name is Jakkob McCallin. I’m 28 years old and I’m from Ephrata, Washington. I’m currently incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla …
LETTER: Library a safe place with unique resources
Dear Editor, I was disheartened after hearing the misinformation shared at the Moses Lake City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23. As the Supervising Lib…
LETTER: Being heard matters
Dear Editor, I just read your article in Wednesday’s (June 26) paper about my court and sentencing. I’m really glad you wrote the article because I’ve wante…
LETTER: In appreciation
Dear Editor, I would like to thank all the workers that applied all the paving on our roads. It was hard, smelly night work, but now we have new smooth road…
LETTER: Thanks for the good reads
Hello. My name is Mr. Tony, school bus driver Rt. 29 Moses Lake School District and I want to give my most heartfelt appreciation of thanks to all those who…
LETTER: Vacation rentals in the R-1 zone
Dear Editor, Vacation rentals in the R-1 single-family zone are parasites. They lower property values of adjacent homes, infringe on multiple neighbors’ rig…
LETTER: MLSD levy failure will hurt schools and community
As we all are well aware by now, the local school levy in Moses Lake failed. Voting down a school levy usually results in reduced funding for essential prog…
LETTER: Support MLSD levy for the future
I have lived in Moses Lake most of my life. I grew up attending schools in Moses Lake from Kindergarten through Big Bend. I received a great education and was …
LETTER: Appreciation and a bit of hindsight
Dear editor, Over the 53 years of living in Moses Lake, we have had kids and grandchildren attend the schools. If I’ve calculated right – from September 197…