A grant that helped the city of Moses Lake pay for firefighter positions will expire in 2026, which is requiring the MLFD to lay off some administrative positions to maintain firefighters.
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Budget cuts projected to reduce Moses Lake 2026 deficit
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake’s general fund is projected to have a smaller deficit than it did in 2025, but still to have a deficit. While spending in the general fund is projected to decrease, the city’s overall preliminary budget includes an increase in capital projects.