Aaron Noble, pastor of the Patriot Church in Moses Lake, loads a cooler with cold water intended for distribution to homeless people around town. Connecting people to resources is one focus of efforts by the community to help those experiencing homelessness.
June 11, 2025
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Moses Lake response to homelessness still in development
MOSES LAKE — What follows the closure of the Open Doors Sleep Center at the end of the month, and the role of the city of Moses Lake, is still under discussion. Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz said the city is not the only one dealing with homelessness, and from his perspective, some of the government responses to the issue seem to be changing statewide. Moses Lake is looking at a new approach. “We’re proposing more of a treatment-first approach,” Swartz said Wednesday.