October 24, 2022
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LETTER: Seniors and caretakers deserve fully funded Medicaid
I am the assisted living facility administrator of a small, non-profit facility called The Cambridge, which is the only long-term care center serving Columbia Basin seniors in the Quincy area. I take great pride in helping meet the needs of seniors in the end-of-life transition with dignity, honor and service. But the state’s underfunding of Medicaid puts that quality of care at risk as it’s nearly impossible to offer competitive wages to workers. While deeply rewarding, caring for our seniors is often difficult and draining work deserving of more than minimum wage. The state currently only pays 79% of the Medicaid hourly wages needed to care for a beneficiary in assisted living, threatening the financial stability of our facility. As state lawmakers draft and consider their budgets this month, I urge them to fully fund Medicaid at 100% for the sake of our community’s seniors and their care providers.
LETTER: I have a concern
When my great-granddaughter turned 16 and got her driver’s license, she registered to vote, as the instructions in the voters pamphlet directed. I received my ballot – she didn’t receive hers. I called the elections office – 509-754-2011, extension 2732 – on Oct. 25 and explained the situation. After I gave my great-granddaughter’s personal information, the clerk found her record and stated she was sending out her ballot directly. I wonder how many others are in this same situation and do not know how to remedy it. Joan Green Moses Lake
LETTER: Judges support Gigliotti for Superior Court Judge
Casting an informed vote in a judicial race is often challenging. Judges are required to be non-partisan and must refrain from making statements or promises that could compromise their ability to act as a neutral decision maker. Unless you know the candidates personally, or have the chance to watch them in court, it can be difficult to decide who to vote for...
LETTER: Grant County Deputy Sheriff's Association endorses Gigliotti
The Grant County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has voted to endorse Anna Gigliotti for Superior Court Judge. She is best candidate for the position with her experience in prosecution, defense, civil practice, and her time on the bench. Judge Gigliotti currently is one of our Superior Court judges who works with Judge Hill. Judges Gigliotti and Hill have worked together to provide the Deputies with accessibility to the bench whenever search warrants are being requested....
LETTER: I’m just saying
When you are getting ready to mark your ballot for Superior Court judge, consider the following: Melissa Chlarson was born in Grant County, grew up in Grant County and, after graduating from Gonzaga Law School, has practiced law here in Grant County for the past 20 years, including eight-plus years on the bench as a court commissioner in both District and Superior court.
LETTER: Chlarson right choice for Superior Court
I have known Melissa Chlarson for over 30 years and I am proud to support her as our county’s next Superior Court judge. Melissa and I both grew up in the Columbia Basin and attended Moses Lake High School together. Years later we graduated from Gonzaga Law School and started our legal careers as young associate attorneys in the same law firm in Moses Lake.
LETTER: Judges endorse Melissa Chlarson
We are both judges, and we collectively have in excess of 60 years of experience as lawyers and judges. Based on our years of experience, we have both reached the same conclusion, which is that Melissa Chlarson is the better choice for the Grant County Superior Court.
LETTER: Support for Joey Kriete for Grant County Sheriff
With ballots being delivered in the mail this week, I would like to express my support and endorsement of Joey Kriete for Grant County Sheriff and share what I have learned about his character that I believe makes him a great candidate for sheriff.