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Moses Lake

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    The Unlikely Reason the Recession Is Killing Legal Aid for the Poor

    With the nation mired in the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to virtually zero in hopes of spurring economic growth. While generally regarded as a sensible and effective strategy, the tactic has had the unintended consequence of crippling hundreds of non-profit organizati ... More >>

  • News

    September 21, 2011

    Iraq 2003-2006

    With the nation mired in the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to virtually zero in hopes of spurring economic growth. While generally regarded as a sensible and effective strategy, the tactic has had the unintended consequence of crippling hundreds of non-profit organizati ... More >>

  • Arts

    September 7, 2011

    Ryan Henry Ward Paints the Town

    The tragic past and optimistic future of Seattle's most prolific muralist.

  • News

    June 29, 2011

    The Medical-Marijuana Letters

    Something private is now public, and that's dangerous for weed entrepreneurs.

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    Q Fever, Livestock Disease/Military Bio-Weapon, Spread by Goats to Humans in Eastern Washington

    ​Five people are sick in the Moses Lake, Wash. area with a livestock-based illness called Q fever. You may not be familiar with the disease, which causes high fevers, and flu-like symptoms in humans. But considering that Q fever is known as possibly the most infectious bacterial pathogen in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2011

    Gregoire's Veto Makes Marijuana Dispensary Owners' Personal Info Public Record

    ​On April 29, Ivan Pearce and his wife Adrianne sent a letter to the Washington Department of Health notifying the state agency of their desire to establish a marijuana dispensary called Simply Pure Remedies near their hometown of Moses Lake. "Our intent to open and operate should not be one t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    21 Tips to Ensure an Uncommonly Happy Little Trip to the Gorge for Sasquatch! This Weekend

    This video is the first in a Weekly series by "Bob Moss." Long before Sasquatch! became the Memorial Day weekend pastime of choice, legions of young people with free time and few channels were drawn to the comforting purr and mesmerizing wizardry of Bob Ross and his palette. Only Bob could say "Eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Richard Daniels: Vietnam Death of Clark County Sailor 40 Years Ago Is Now Carved in Granite

    ​A war once started, never ends, and that is true in Afghanistan, despite Osama bin Laden's death, and Iraq, despite the final pullout of U.S. combat troops from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It is true as well for a war 40 years ago, where the dead are still being recognized: The Vietnam Veterans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Excessive-Force Case Filed Over Lab Mix Who Dared to Sniff the Butt of a Police Dog

    ​Police departments are perennially accused of excessive force--the poignant SPD shooting of Native American carver John Williams being just the latest example. Usually, however, the victims are human beings. Not so in an excessive-force case recently filed in federal court, which details the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Meet Two of Seattle Storm's Biggest (And Tonight Happiest) Fans

    ​Avreayl Jacobson didn't have a girls basketball team to play on when she was a kid. So she checked out a book on basketball from the library and practiced hook shots over and over by herself. Well those days are long gone. Tonight Jacobson and partner Linda Giddings, decked out in Cherokee r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    13-Year-Old Unhurt in Shootout With Police

    ​They grow up so fast, don't they? A 13-year-old Moses Lake boy was arrested yesterday after having a shootout with police. Deputies first arrived at the boy's home after his mom called 911, saying her little hellraiser was throwing rocks at her car. Armed with something more deadly than grave ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Who's Blowing Up Bombs In Grant County?

    ​Grant County is a sparsely populated tract in Central Washington. Hardly known for its violent crime, Grant has nonetheless experienced three unsolved bombings in as many years, including yesterday's massive car bomb in Warden that was powerful enough to be felt by every one of the town's 2,0 ... More >>

  • News

    March 24, 2010

    Solar's NIMBY Problem: A lawsuit along I-90 demonstrates that "clean" energy has its dirty side

    ​Grant County is a sparsely populated tract in Central Washington. Hardly known for its violent crime, Grant has nonetheless experienced three unsolved bombings in as many years, including yesterday's massive car bomb in Warden that was powerful enough to be felt by every one of the town's 2,0 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Solar Energy Has Its Own NIMBY Problem

    Victor Jansen says these panels aren't as clean and green as you might think.​As we reported in this week's cover story, many of the people living near the Hanford Nuclear Reservation are happy to have the job-creating site as a neighbor. But opponents still insist nuclear is a risky and dange ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Arkansas Felon William Forbes Arrives In Seattle, Promptly Goes Missing

    Maurice Clemmons wasn't the only offender to break his parole last month​This will likely sound familiar: A man is convicted of theft in Arkansas, and then subsequently relocates to Washington where the state Department of Corrections takes responsibility for his supervision. After violating t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    A Job Opening For Local Out Of Work Reporters

    The City of Seattle may have a $43 million projected deficit this year. But it's good to know that the most important services are still being kept in the budget. Which is why, after glancing through the media job site Journalismjobs.com it was a relief to see the position for the City Council's com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Payday Loan Bill Doesn't Give an Inch, Gets Closer to Passing

    After a parade of witnesses from both sides of the payday loan fights asked state senators to consider amendments to House Bill 1709, the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection voted today to send the bill unamended to the Senate Rules Committee, bringing it one step closer to p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2008

    Afternoon Edition: One Small Step for Stingkind

    After a parade of witnesses from both sides of the payday loan fights asked state senators to consider amendments to House Bill 1709, the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection voted today to send the bill unamended to the Senate Rules Committee, bringing it one step closer to p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2008

    Weekend Review: The Pharmacy, Mr. Marmalade, Shiner Bock, and Crystal

    After a parade of witnesses from both sides of the payday loan fights asked state senators to consider amendments to House Bill 1709, the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection voted today to send the bill unamended to the Senate Rules Committee, bringing it one step closer to p ... More >>

  • Diversions

    August 1, 2007

    Best Downtown Coffee Entrepreneur/Philosopher: Ali Ghambari

    After a parade of witnesses from both sides of the payday loan fights asked state senators to consider amendments to House Bill 1709, the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection voted today to send the bill unamended to the Senate Rules Committee, bringing it one step closer to p ... More >>

  • News

    June 27, 2007

    Guest Worker Program Isn't the Labor and Immigration Panacea It's Cracked Up to Be

    Just ask one of nearly 200 Thai workers who have joined in a federal class-action lawsuit.

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2007

    Watada: Guilty

    Just ask one of nearly 200 Thai workers who have joined in a federal class-action lawsuit.

  • Diversions

    December 27, 2006

    Ask an Uptight Seattleite

    When irritated by someone in a public space, it is not advisable to confront them directly.

  • News

    December 14, 2005

    Clean-Energy Frenzy

    As the Northwest struggles with soaring fuel and electricity prices, corporate executives and entrepreneurs are joining politicians and activists to develop cleaner, smarter, and self-reliant energy sources.

  • Food

    October 12, 2005

    Divide and Conquer

    As the Northwest struggles with soaring fuel and electricity prices, corporate executives and entrepreneurs are joining politicians and activists to develop cleaner, smarter, and self-reliant energy sources.

  • News

    February 16, 2005

    Business, The Police, Media

    As the Northwest struggles with soaring fuel and electricity prices, corporate executives and entrepreneurs are joining politicians and activists to develop cleaner, smarter, and self-reliant energy sources.

  • News

    December 17, 2003

    Facing Our Losses - Iraq 2004

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2004.

  • News

    September 17, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    'It is time we got over the delusion that we in this country or state are more deserving of jobs than people in any other country or state.'

  • News

    June 25, 2003

    Let Go of Boeing

    Locke is doing 'whatever it takes' to land the 7E7. But how bad would it be if he failed? Ask Renton.

  • News

    January 29, 2003

    Endangered Seattle

    Historic preservation? It's just so yesterday.

  • News

    July 17, 2002

    The Safety Net Stays

    Welfare's five-year limit is effectively over, but that's not what recipients are being told.

  • News

    November 21, 2001

    News Clips— Striking back

    Welfare's five-year limit is effectively over, but that's not what recipients are being told.

  • News

    October 18, 2000

    Carlson's head trip

    Where's all the "hot talk" now? As he races after Locke, the former right-winger takes a slow ride to the middle.

  • News

    September 20, 2000

    Mother knows best

    Cantwell soars, Republicans swoon in primary.

  • News

    September 13, 2000

    The patriot

    A right-wing revolutionary runs for Governor.

  • News

    August 30, 2000

    Satan for governor

    A right-wing revolutionary runs for Governor.

  • Music

    August 16, 2000

    Citizen John

    A right-wing revolutionary runs for Governor.

  • News

    August 16, 2000

    War of the greens

    Lowry is back from the ranch and running for lands' czar.

  • Music

    July 12, 2000

    Citizen John

    Lowry is back from the ranch and running for lands' czar.

  • Music

    May 3, 2000

    Citizen John

    Lowry is back from the ranch and running for lands' czar.

  • News

    March 22, 2000

    Candidate Carlson

    Shock jock John Carlson shakes up the governor's race.

  • News

    November 25, 1998

    Wacking it

    Is the ultraconservative legislator in Olympia an endangered species?

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