WEATHER: April 13-17
Monday: A 20% chance of rain in the morning. Otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West winds up to 14 miles per hour, with gusts up to 24 mph.
Roadwork, intersection upgrades coming in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It being spring and all, roadwork is starting up not only on state and county highways, but also in municipalities around town. A couple of projects are scheduled for Moses Lake before the end of April.
Road 2 SW haystack fire unlikely to reignite but will smolder
MOSES LAKE — Drivers near the intersection of state Route 17 and Road 2 Southeast may continue to see smoke – and possibly flames – from a haystack fire that closed a section of Road 2 for two days.
Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 6-7
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 6-7
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 6-7
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Cougars earn home victory over Lake Roosevelt
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (3-10) earned a convincing 9-2 home victory over Lake Roosevelt Thursday evening. The Cougars remained dominant throughout the game and will have some time between games to prepare for the remainder of the season. Warden came out strong in the first inning, holding Lake Roosevelt scoreless in the top of the inning and earning three runs when scoring off an error and Kameron Jensen grounding out to score two runs, according to stats from GameChanger. The Cougars added to their lead in the bottom of the second inning with Jensen singling to score two runs, Carson Whitaker grounding out to score a run and another error scoring a run.
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 13-20, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — High school athletes around the Columbia Basin return from spring break for the second half of the season as teams begin setting their sights on postseason play. Check out where the local teams will be heading this week.
Cougars go 1-2 in three game series over the weekend
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (5-3) competed in a three-game series starting with an 11-1 victory over Lake Roosevelt Thursday afternoon then followed by a 4-10 loss to Adna and a 0-10 loss to Pe Ell-Willapa Valley. The Cougars entered the series determined to come back after falling in two games the weekend prior. “We wanted to come back stronger (Thursday) and win,” said Cougars player Jamylex Pruneda.
Myers announces candidacy for 13th District House position
MOSES LAKE — Don Myers, Moses Lake deputy mayor, has announced his candidacy for the Washington House of Representatives. Myers will be running for the position left vacant when current Representative Alex Ybarra announced he would run for the 13th District Washington Senate position. Myers will be the third candidate in the race. Ellensburg business owner Jeff Leichleiter and former Moses Lake City Council member Deanna Martinez announced their candidacies April 3. Myers said he’s been on the Moses Lake council about 10 years, and his experience there influenced his decision to run for the legislative seat.
Bring home some Irish sunshine
OTHELLO — Saint Patrick’s Day may have passed, but Shamrock is still ready to sham‑rock your world. This adorable Irish setter–black lab mix is a young pup (under one year old) with a heart full of love and paws full of puppy energy. He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and just waiting to dig his way into your life through Adams County Pet Rescue. Sure, he’s not house trained yet — but let’s be honest, even the best things in life need a little work. Shamrock is a lucky charm in dog form: playful, sweet, and guaranteed to bring more joy than a pot of gold. Visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out his application today. This spot is sponsored by Hot Springs Spa & Leisure. To sponsor the Pet of the Day, call Jeannie at 509-765-4561.
One arrested after Highway 17 stop; detectives recover fentanyl, firearms
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Randolph Road and executed a search warrant Friday morning as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke sees need for change as team struggles
SEATTLE (AP) — By his second season as CEO of the Kraken, Tod Leiweke had witnessed firsthand just how impactful a successful team can be for the city of Seattle. The Kraken not only qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs in their second year of existence, the 2022-23 season, but they also advanced to the second round, in which they lost to the Dallas Stars in seven games. Leiweke joked Thursday that some oblivious fans left a handful of those home playoff games after the second intermission, unaware that hockey didn’t feature solely a halftime like basketball or football games.
One roundabout completed, another starting by month’s end
EPHRATA — The last phase of construction at the roundabout at Nat Washington Way and State Route 282 should be done today, at least Grant County’s portion of it. “If not Friday morning, then Friday afternoon,” said Grant County Administrator Tom Gaines Thursday. The roundabout was closed for the week so crews could replace the temporary lights installed in fall 2025 with new permanent poles and lights. It was built as part of the construction of the new Grant County Jail, which is scheduled to open this summer. The actual roundabout was built last fall, but delivery of the lights was delayed, Gaines said. Detour signs installed by the county remained in place over the winter, although they were covered. But they’re no longer needed.
BASIN EVENTS: April 10-18
COLUMBIA BASIN — Crafts, theater, music and more await this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few chances to get out and about.
Moses Lake KFC employee among 11 nationwide to receive top scholarship
MOSES LAKE — Krystal Salmeron thought she was headed to take a passport photo. Instead, she walked into her workplace at KFC to find flowers, a crowd of supporters and a giant check with her name on it — for $20,000.
A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Thank You for Being Part of Our Story
Some days sharply remind me why this work matters. Thursday was one of those days.
Active listings up, sales steady in Washington statewide
MOSES LAKE — More homes were on the market in March 2026 than a year earlier, but sales are about the same, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 of Washington’s 39 counties.
BUILDING PERMITS: City of Moses Lake
City of Moses Lake March 2026
A sea of color
Palmer’s Adventure Farm debuts Tulip Fest
MOSES LAKE — Palmer’s Adventure Farm has begun its first annual Inland Northwest Tulip Fest.
