Lamp, heater suspected in fatal Moses Lake fire

Mother in stable condition, son released

Raymond Lee Burkett

Raymond Lee Burkett, 61, Othello, Washington passed away February 12, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1948 in Porter, Oklahoma to Randolph and Elsie (Buster) Burkett. His family immediately moved to California to work in the crops that were ready for harvest. The family moved a lot so he wasn't able to finish his secondary education. Later in life he had a strong desire to finish his education. He attended Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, Washington to successfully earn his G.E.D. Raymond and Janet were married November 18, 1967 in Sayre, Oklahoma. They first met in a cotton field in California when Janet was fourteen and Raymond was sixteen. Three years passed before they tied the knot. Born to this union were two daughters Cynthia and Sandy. Raymond and Janet had 42 wonderful years together. A few years after their marriage they traveled to Othello to work picking cherries and later apples. When they first arrived they camped and later moved into town. In 1973 Raymond began working for Kent Farms, then McKay farms and later for Darrell Dixson. He eventually begin working for Land of Lakes and after 25 years he retired. Raymond took a job with Adams County Consolidated Waste for a few years after retiring from Land of Lakes. During his growing up years Raymond loved to climb trees. Later some of his main interests were hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and playing on the Land of Lakes softball team. He especially enjoyed flowers, roses and zinnias were his favorite. He loved watching the Hummingbirds when they gathered by their porch. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, brother LeRoy and sister Barbara.

Wolf impact on big game herds discussed

Recently representatives from Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with Dave Ware, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, discussed the impacts wolves have had on deer, elk and other big game animals in Idaho and Montana.

Edelmiro Garza

Edelmiro Garza, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington.

Vernon Leroy Little

It is with great sadness that the family of Vernon Leroy Little announces his passing. Vernon passed away suddenly on the evening of Sept. 2, 2022, at his home. He was 77 years old. Vernon was born Nov. 1, 1944, in Brush, Colorado to Everett Leroy Little and Mary Jane (Massengale) Little. The family moved to Moses Lake, Washington from Kennewick, Washington in 1958. Vern attended Frontier and graduated from the Moses Lake High School in 1963. He attended Big Bend Community College and went to work at Basic American Foods where he worked for over 28 years before becoming a bus driver and later a bus mechanic for the Moses Lake School District, after which he retired. He was an avid fan of football, hunting, fishing, camping and racing. In his younger years he raced at the Ephrata Speedway in Car No. 44. He passed his love of racing onto his oldest nephew who continued his legacy in Car No. 44 and enjoyed being part of his nephew's pit crew.

Legals October 27, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District 15 will hold a public hearing for the 2018 Budget on Monday, November 6, 2017. Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Fire District No. 5 Main Station located at 11058 Nelson Road, Moses Lake, Washington 98837. The public is invited to attend. #11005/127304 Pub: October 27, 2017 & November 3, 2017

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Foreign-Trade Zone 203-Moses Lake, Washington; Application

Moses Lake High School top 10 announced

Students chosen for academic, extracurricular accomplishments

MOSES LAKE - High school officials announced the top 10 students in the Moses Lake High School class of 2014.

Legals November 18, 2019

The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinances at their meeting held on November 12, 2019. The full text of these ordinances are available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or [email protected]. ORDINANCE NO. 2935 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE UPON ANNUAL REVIEW, MODIFICATION, AND REPEALING CONFLICTING OR OBSOLETE REGULATIONS Changes will eliminate inconsistencies and outdated content in the Code. ORDINANCE NO. 2936 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CORRECTING SCIVINER ERRORS IN SECTIONS 10.10.006, 10.10.020, 10.10.040, AND 10.10.050 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLED "SPEED LIMITS" Changes will reduce the speed limit on Road L at the approaches to Wheeler Rd. #11047/343717 Pub: November 18, 2019

Soap Lake baseball gets four all-leaguers, WIAA academic award

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake High School baseball team earned several honors following their recently completed spring season.

Moses Lake Babe Ruth team wins two

ELLENSBURG — Moses Lake's 13-and-under Babe Ruth baseball team swept its two opponents Thursday at the North Washington District 5/7 Championships.

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CITY OF MOSES LAKE

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Fishing Magician Report - April 8

April is a huge month for anglers in Central Washington. Many lakes have opened for trout fishing in the Columbia Basin, and the big general trout season opener happens at the end of the month.

Brent E. Blake

Brent E. Blake, 72, a longtime Soap Lake resident passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake Stake Center, 1515 S. Division. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. The family will greet friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m., Monday, September 30th at the church. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

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Laura Lea (Lewis) O'Brien

Laura Lea (Lewis) O’Brien was born November 8, 1970, to Karen (Toedter) and Allen Lewis in Spokane, Washington. The family lived on a farm in Worley, Idaho where she attended school through the fifth grade. In 1981 they moved to the family farm in Rockford, Washington. She was active in cheerleading and a member of the band, and served a one-year reign as Southeast Spokane County Fair Queen. She graduated from Freeman High School in 1988. She continued her education at Washington State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (cum laude), graduating in 1993. During her time at WSU, Laura Lea was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and served as chapter president. Laura Lea met Shawn O’Brien the first semester of their freshman year during Chemistry 105, where they were lab partners. They dated throughout college and were married May 29, 1993, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairfield, Washington, the same church where she was baptized and confirmed. After graduation, Shawn and Laura Lea began their careers in Moses Lake, Washington, and started a family.