Kris Hemmerling, right, talks with Cassandra Sallis and her daughter Joy Sallis about the Time of Remembrance wall of photos. Each photo is of a northwesterner who gave their life for their country in the U.S. military.
July 4, 2022
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Moses Lake Freedom Fest takes over McCosh Park
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake marked America’s founding over the weekend with Freedom Fest, a three-day celebration held in McCosh Park. The crowd wasn’t as big as at the record-setting Spring Festival the town held over Memorial Day weekend, which included a carnival, car show and basketball tournaments. “It’s been really slow,” said Cynthia Small, owner of Smulligans Pizza & BBQ, as she dished out brisket sandwiches and lemonade Saturday. “Springfest was huge, so we expected the same.” “It came in spurts,” added employee Kris St. George...