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The El Rancho Motel on South Pioneer Way in Moses Lake is under consideration for use as a homeless shelter, but school officials fear the location isn’t safe.

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School district opposes shelter plan; council balks at funding to acquire motel
February 12, 2021 3:36 p.m.

School district opposes shelter plan; council balks at funding to acquire motel

In a 4-3 decision, the council voted no to a proposed funding package for acquiring El Rancho Motel on S. Pioneer St. to convert it to an enhanced shelter to expand the number of beds available within the community.