Narcan vending machine has long path to installation, cancellation

MOSES LAKE – North Central Washington Libraries staff said they were surprised by Moses Lake City Council’s actions requiring the removal of the Narcan vending machine from the Moses Lake Public Library in late March. NCW Deputy Director for Public Services Kim Neher said the machine being installed wasn’t an initiative spearheaded by the library district, but rather something the city had approached them about.

MLSD’s Sandhop named AD of the Year

Local athletics manager looks back on 25 years with the school district

MOSES LAKE – The Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association named Moses Lake High School’s Athletic Director Loren Sandhop as the 2024-25 Washington State Athletic Director of the Year. “It’s a great honor not only for me but for our community, it symbolizes a lot of people’s hard work,” said Sandhop.

Website launched for Moses Lake seal coat project

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials have started a website with information on a proposed chip seal project that could mean major changes to West Third, West Fourth and West Fifth avenues downtown, along with East Wheeler Road and East Hill Avenue.

Kicking off: Futsal mini-pitches open in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — An enthusiastic Boom Boom Clap spread across Harrison K. Dano Park in Moses Lake Tuesday. “Who here knows what Boom Boom Clap is?” Seattle Sounders Communications Manager Gisselle Pichardo asked the crowd, which included youth soccer players, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin students and city officials. “It’s a special cheer that we do every time the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign play at home at Lumen Field.”

Plant exchange

Free program helps homeowners trade grass for native flora

MOSES LAKE — Owning a lawn is kind of a pain, in a lot of ways. Sure, it looks nice to have that sea of lush green around the house, but it’s a lot of work to maintain, and it uses up valuable water besides.

Grant Co. listings highest in the western part of the county

MOSES LAKE — The western part of Grant County had the most active housing market in March, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

BASIN EVENTS: May 2-10

COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is lovely and the Basin is teeming with ways to get out and enjoy it. Here are a few:

Various road projects underway in Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — Drivers around Moses Lake will have seen the truck with the tank in the back and the guy with a hose looking like he’s vacuuming the street. Actually, the attachment that resembles a vacuum is sealing cracks in the pavement.

Four 'Cats Named All-GNAC

PORTLAND, Ore. – Four Central Washington University Softball student-athletes were honored by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for their hard work and dedication on the field in the 2025 season the conference announced Tuesday afternoon. All four Wildcats earned their first All-GNAC honors in their careers.

Law enforcement logs for May 2, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: May 2, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – The regular season for high school soccer has concluded, see how the local teams ended off going into the post season.

CWU Crimson and Black game this Saturday

ELLENSBURG – Central Washington University Football will host its 2025 Crimson and Black Spring Game this Saturday, May 3 at noon on Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium. Admission is free.

Legals for May, 2 2025

Sharon Kay Davis

1940 – 2025

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Sharon Kay Davis at the age of 84. Sharon was born on July 7, 1940, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Just look at that face

MOSES LAKE – Tex isn’t sure why anyone would let him hang out in a shelter for too long, after all, as the headline says, “Just look at that face.” However, he’s been at Grant County Animal Outreach since March 20 and he’d dearly love to go home with someone and snuggle them until everything in the world seems right. He’s roughly two-and-a-half years old and an American blue heeler mix. Like all of his fellow residents at GCAO, he is up to date on all of his shots, is neutered/spayed and is ready to be someone’s best friend. For more information on Tex or the other pets at GCAO, visit grantcountyanimaloutreach.org. If you are unable to adopt but want to support the shelter, click the donate button in the top-right corner of the site.

Sleep center's closure part of a more complex situation

MOSES LAKE — The decision by the Moses Lake City Council to end support for the Open Doors sleep center has prompted a lot of discussion, from the April 22 council meeting to community members to the people who use the sleep center itself.

Strong women center stage

‘Steel Magnolias’ showcases women in leading roles, challenging situations

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School senior Llayleni Fuentes has dreamed of staging “Steel Magnolias,” and now she has her chance. “I've been wanting to do the show for the last two years,” Fuentes said. “I asked (MLHS drama teacher Sharon Winningham), what's a really good play for all girls? Because what I've noticed is, there's a lot of men-heavy plays.”

Jacks earn 9-0 victory against Tonasket

QHS earned a final victory of the regular season to honor their seniors

QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits soccer team earned a 9-0 victory over Tonasket during their senior night Tuesday. “Honestly, it’s just kind of crazy,” said Jacks’ senior Kasey Toevs. “I felt like not that long ago, I was a freshman watching all my seniors play and I feel like it just went by so quick.”

Mavs finish fourth on home course

Moses Lake girls golf team aims to finish season off strong

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Girls Golf team finished fourth overall Tuesday afternoon in their league tournament at Moses Lake Golf and Country Club. “All in all, I thought the girls did pretty good and I’m real proud of them,” said Mavs Girls golf coach Kevin Whittall.

Moses Lake man arrested after high-speed chase

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of felony eluding and other charges after allegedly leading local law enforcement and Washington State Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase Tuesday afternoon.