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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fie…
Othello School District budget reviewed at meeting
OTHELLO — The general fund budget for the Othello School District for the 2016-17 school year will be $48,552,376 for the 2016-17 school year. The general fund…
McGowan to run as write-in candidate for county commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Brian McGowan, R-Moses Lake, announced Monday he will be running as a write-in candidate for Grant County Commissioner District No. 2.
Support Israel over Russia
Both parties, Republicans and Democrats, should be suspicious and concerned that Donald Trump and the Russian president have become close friends. Russia is an enemy and a threat to Israel’s security. Russia mistre…
Trumps' opponents are destructive and dishonest
I see Trump road or yard signs but they immediately disappear or are defaced. Seems the Hillary fans spend their energy defacing, ripping, and stealing the Republicans’ Trump signs. Instead of doing their own work …
Striking a balance: The public's right to know versus penalizing requesters
In a perfect world, people would just get along. There would be no misunderstandings, miscommunications or personality conflicts. Systems would be failure-proof and processes would flow smoothly.
Trump unfit for presidency
America, be prepared. Trump has created so much drama around the world, not only with government officials but with world leaders all over. The Republican Party created Trump. I don’t know what kind of species, one…
A woman's I's
The best way to evaluate a woman is by her “I’s” – Intelligence and Integrity. The same holds true for evaluating men. My work, when I was in the aerospace industry, often involved classified material. One job incl…
Inslee, Bryant advance in primary; others too close to call
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Democratic incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Bill Bryant easily advanced through Washington's primary to the November b…
Newhouse gets (and gives) hugs at the Boys and Girls Club
MOSES LAKE — It isn’t often that a real congressman visit the Boys and Girls Club.
Trump unfit for the presidency
Trump states that nations need to pay for protection and that he doesn’t need Ted Cruz’ endorsement. He still attacks Hillary Clinton and President Obama. Of course, Melania’s speech was great because it was Michel…
Higgins stands out among candidates
There are nine hopeful candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction on your ballot. One stands out of the group, and that is Ron Higgins. Mr. Higgins has an amazing resume. He worked as an engineer for…
Taylor has the qualities we want in a county commissioner
I am excited to support Tom Taylor for the position of Grant County Commissioner District 2. Tom is a passionate advocate for our Grant County communities and is focused on our future. With over 25 years of experie…
Liebrecht good choice for county commissioner
I am casting my vote for Jim Liebrecht for Grant County Commissioner. I believe he is the right person for the job, a common-sense approach for our county.
It's time for Hillary Clinton to be president
Mark my words: Donald Trump will never be president of this blessed United States of America. He’s a selfish, unwise, angry man. Plus he blew his chance of being president when he called all Mexicans rapists and dr…
Candidate Bryant visits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant stayed the course with his message of bringing good family-wage jobs to Washington and education re…