NWSL fall series begins Saturday with Sky Blue at Spirit

The National Women's Soccer League's fall schedule will open Saturday with a match between Sky Blue and the Washington Spirit.

Ruth E. Genco

December 22, 1929 – March 14, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Genco, 94, a resident of Moses Lake, Wash., since 1960, went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2024. Ruth was born Dec. 22, 1929, to Nicholas and Emma George in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In 1939 her family moved to homestead 80 acres in Homedale, Idaho. When she graduated high school she attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash. While living in Spokane she met Peter Genco. They were married in 1952. They celebrated 64 years before Peter passed away in 2016. They moved to Moses Lake, Wash., in 1960 and raised their family of one son and five daughters. Ruth was a homemaker and stable figure in the neighborhood. In 1967 she returned to the workforce and was employed by Big Bend Community College for 25 years, retiring in 1992.

Lila Vogt

Lila Vogt, 81, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at her home at Moses Lake Senior Living.

Christina Lee Harder

June 30, 1961 – November 16, 2016

John William Trantow

John William Trantow passed away at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee on Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Katherine Cerna Martinez

Katherine Cerna Martinez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on May 30, 2021, at the age of 96.

NEWS BITES for Aug. 13, 2024

GEORGE — A man allegedly pointed a handgun at three people in the town of George on Saturday, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The suspect left with another man in a blue Ford Explorer on Road 1 Southwest. A vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle description was found near South Frontage Road West and Road 1 Southwest. When the deputies arrived, the suspect was inside the vehicle but refusing to exit or obey commands. After ignoring commands from deputies, two flash grenades were discharged outside the vehicle and several pepper ball projectiles were introduced inside the vehicle. Fredesvindo Alvarado Martinez, 25, George, was in custody at 6:55 p.m. on Sunday and lodged at Grant County Jail. He is being treated for exposure to a deployed pepper ball. The other man was released after questioning.

Mrs. Moses Lake places high at state

Local women win awards

Sip & Stroll draws wine, art, music lovers downtown

MOSES LAKE — A warm sunny day brought wine and spirit aficionados, art lovers, music lovers and shoppers to downtown Moses Lake Saturday. The annual Sip ‘n Stroll was sponsored by the Downtown Moses Lake Association. Association board president Denise Kinder said in midafternoon that participants had been arriving in a steady stream. “It’s been a really great turnout,” Kinder said...

Thomas 'Tom' Dagnon

Thomas “Tom” Dagnon, 75, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away on December 7, 2017.

John D. Yates

John D. Yates of Tumwater, died at his home on Wednesday with his family by his side.

Betty Jean Pippins

"Pippi" aka "Betty Boop"

Donna Correia

Donna L. Correia, 71, longtime resident of Wilson Creek, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 22, 2011.

Moses Lake's Natalie Luttmer takes title

Will compete for Mrs. America title next month Mrs. Washington

MOSES LAKE — Natalie Luttmer said one of her goals in competing in the Mrs. Washington pageant was to challenge stereotypes – about pageants of course, but also about her town, Moses Lake.

Dan B. Dunn

Daniel Boon Dunn passed away in his home on Oct. 1, 2008, just after celebrating, in fine fashion, 96 years on this earth. Sharp as a tack to the end, his last speech to his family was an expression of his deep gratitude for his long life and loving relationships. He was born on Sept. 27, 1912, in East St. Louis, Ill., where his father, Frank H. Dunn built homes and his mother, Margaret, raised Dan and his two sisters, Ruth and Irene and his brother Paul.

James 'Jim' Lee Stillwell

James “Jim” Lee Stillwell of Moses Lake, Wash., passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 86.

Moses Lake Freedom Fest – grateful for the support

Grateful to the community for support of this event the first weekend in July. Our community hosted a large farmers market, activities for the kids, food truck rodeo, music, and fireworks on Saturday in McCosh Park. On Sunday, Grant County International Airport was the venue for static airshow, car show, art show, paper airplane contest, Home Depot kid craft, food and specialty vendors. The event attracted over 5,500 people over the two days. Visit our website at www.moseslakefreedomfest.com or on Facebook, Moses Lake Freedom Festival, for more details and photos.

Distinguished Young Woman pageant Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Three high school juniors will vie for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual pageant at 7 p.m. Saturday at Moses Lake High School, 803 E. Sharon Ave.

Floyd Raymond Coffman

Floyd Raymond Coffman, 85, passed away in Othello on June 6, 2012 with his children by his side.  

Unincorporated Grant County building permits for Feb. 12, 2021

Jan. 30-Feb. 5