Shriners Circus returns to Moses Lake this week

MOSES LAKE - The El Katif Shriners are bringing their annual big top circus back to Moses Lake this week.

Free Christmas dinner in Moses Lake on Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — Community members are invited to a free community Christmas dinner in Moses Lake on Wednesday.

Sky Blue advances 4-3 on penalties after draw with Spirit

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Kailen Sheridan stopped Bayley Feist's penalty kick and Sky Blue advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit on Saturday.

Sky Blue advances 4-3 on penalties after draw with Spirit

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Kailen Sheridan stopped Bayley Feist's penalty kick and Sky Blue advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit on Saturday.

Sky Blue advances 4-3 on penalties after draw with Spirit

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Kailen Sheridan stopped Bayley Feist's penalty kick and Sky Blue advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit on Saturday.

Patsy A. White

Patsy A. White, 73, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital. Memorial services will be held at noon, Saturday, Sept.13, at the Moses Lake Eagles Lodge. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Helen Bator

Helen (Rademacher) Bator, 84, was welcomed by the Lord Wednesday February 29th, 2012 at her home, her loving husband of almost 62 years at her side. Helen was born in Yakima, WA on April 2nd, 1927 to Herb and Thelma Rademacher as the second of 7 children (Jean, John, Pete, Melba, Mary, and Sharon).

Veterans, Thanksgiving dinners to be held at ML Elks

MOSES LAKE — A dinner for local veterans and a free Thanksgiving dinner for community members will be held in Moses Lake next week.

Michelle Taylor

Sept. 5, 1962 — Dec. 12, 2022

Michelle R. Taylor, 60, of Moses Lake, Wash., passed away Dec. 12, 2022, in her hometown. Born on Sept. 5, 1962, in Moses Lake, Michelle was the beloved daughter of Hazel Dortch Grant and Ralph Johnson. She is survived by her sister Terri Wyman (Lane Wyman), her daughter Debra Kimble Stephens and her two sons Alex Lennon and Dusty Baughman. Michelle also leaves behind four cherished grandchildren: Mikiah Kimble, Brianna Kimble, Nevaeh Santiago and Antonio Santiago. She will be dearly missed by her family and her loyal companion, Simba. Michelle was a very cheerful and loving person. She had her rough days, but she always managed to bounce back quickly. Her laughter and smile had the power to light up any room she entered. She brought joy and happiness to those around her.

Jean Olson Ames

Jean Olson Ames passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, at the age of 96.

Ron Seibel receives highest award

Former ML wrestling coach named national coach of the year

Key honor

Moses Lake music teacher named to hall of fame

MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake music teacher Harriet West was caught by surprise when she was inducted into the Washington State Music Teachers Association Hall of Fame, she said. “All of this was done behind my back,” she said. “I had no clue that this was going on.” The WSMTA has been bestowing that honor on its best and brightest since 2002, according to its website. The purpose of the hall of fame is “to recognize teachers’ exceptional support, inspiration and outstanding contribution to the growth and development of music and music education, both public and private, in the state of Washington,” the website says.

Moses Lake to consider tourism projects

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) on Tuesday heard arguments from representatives of about 11 entities wanting a chunk of the annual hotel/motel tax money awarded each year to promote Moses Lake tourism.

All that Glitters

Pirates, princesses shine during library program

Jesse Sanchez

Father, Brother, Son, and Husband. All names used to reference Jesse and all names he was proud of. A life cruelly taken far too soon. Jesse, 38, was the kind of person most people strive to be: gracious, kind, loving and generous. His heart knew no bounds. A veteran of the United States Army, Jesse didn’t just serve his country but also his people. With a wide variety of passions ranging from sports (mostly football) to music, Jesse’s biggest passions were and always will be his family and friends. There is not a person in this community that didn’t know and respect him. His bright smile and contagious personality will now live on through his young sons and family he has had to unfairly leave behind. Gone but never forgotten, his spirit will live on through all that knew him or knew of him, as we all could only hope to live up to the man that he was.

Theresa Strite

Born June 18, 1959 in Moses Lake, Wash. to William and Loretta (Rogers) Weller. The family moved around the state while her father was in the military. After her mother's death, Theresa moved to Wenatchee, Wash. to live with her grandparents William (Poppy) and Dorothy Rogers. She attended Wenatchee High School, graduating in 1977. She then moved to Spokane, Wash. where she attended Kinman Business University.

Minor Paul Umberger Jr

Minor Paul Umberger Jr. went home to his lord and saviour at the age of 66 on Friday September 30th 2011. He was the son of the late Minor Paul Umberger Sr. and Helen Cunningham Umberger. He is preceded in death by his younger sister Elinor Frannson. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Umberger, three daughters Amanda Umberger, Amber Essman, and Andrea Kokborg, granddaughters Jessica Amanda Keesee, Heather Ashley Keesee, Latanya Renay Essman, Sarah Elizabeth Essman, grandson Stephen Paul Essman, great grandson Stephen Alexander Essman. His sisters, Lee-Cunningham Wood of Overton, Nevada and Mary J. Gauntz of Port Orchard, Washington. He was the beloved Uncle to Sharon Neidig, Garry Neidig, Steven Neidig, Nancy Woods, Minda Sines, Mark Mayfield, Tobi Hauseman, Julie Mayfield, Lynn Hunter, and Kurt, Kevin, Matthew and Michael Kleinsasser, all of which knew him well.

Elks host free Thanksgiving dinner to go

A community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the Elks Lodge, 814 N. Stratford Road, Moses Lake. The dinner is open to the public at no charge.

Jeanette Smith Butherus

After a long illness, our cherished Jeanette passed into paradise on Feb. 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Bicycling program begins in Moses Lake schools

Garden Heights dresses for Spirit Week

MOSES LAKE — Garden Heights Elementary School students were dressed in pajamas Wednesday, but alert for class, as they prepared to ride bicycles.