Thanking Harold Hochstatter for his service

When the Columbia Basin Herald printed its appreciation of our veterans on Nov. 11, Moses Lake’s local history expert and former state Sen. Harold Hochstatter was inadvertently left off the spread. As with all the other veterans, we’d like to extend our thanks to Hochstatter for his service. Hochstatter served in the 362nd Signal Company during his active duty years from 1959-1967 and earned the rank of Specialist Second Class. We thank Hochstatter and all of our nation’s veterans for serving with grace and honor.

Gas prices remain steady in Grant Co, nationally

MOSES LAKE – On Nov. 17, gas prices saw a slight decrease in Washington. However, prices remained the same as the previous week in both Grant County and nationally. Adams County had a slight increase this week.

One shot in Cascade Valley, suspect not in custody yet

MOSES LAKE – One person was taken to Samaritan Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound in an incident in the 7900 block of Dick Road in Cascade Valley Sunday evening. The suspect is not in custody as of 12 p.m. Monday, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman. However, detectives are still investigating.

Rams have 4 interceptions, Seahawks miss long field goal on final play in Los Angeles' 21-19 win

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Rams made four interceptions and they kept Seattle out of the end zone for the first 57 1/2 minutes. Los Angeles' offense scored three touchdowns against the Seahawks' vaunted defense. This meeting of streaking NFC West powers still came down to a long field goal attempt as time expired. When Jason Myers came up short and wide right from 61 yards, the Rams celebrated a messy victory — but one with season-defining potential.

New Royal City mayor focused on proactive management

ROYAL CITY — New Royal City mayor Ryan Piercy said the city has benefited from good leadership for the last couple of decades.

MLSD, union negotiations continue amid potential work stoppage

MOSES LAKE — Tensions are escalating between the Moses Lake School District and the Moses Lake Education Association as contract negotiations remain unresolved, leading to the possibility of a work stoppage by teachers and other staff. MLEA recently voted to authorize a strike should a labor agreement not be reached by November 28, 2025.

Moses Lake Police Department logs for Nov. 13, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Legals for November, 17 2025

Search expands for missing Umatilla tribal member

PENDLETON — Officers with the Umatilla Tribal Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a 71-year-old man who disappeared on the Umatilla Indian Reservation Oct. 5.

MLPD conducts targeted enforcement at Civic Center Park

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department Street Crimes Unit and Major Crimes Unit conducted a targeted enforcement operation at Civic Center Park in response to the ongoing municipal code and criminal violations. During the operation, according to MLPD, detectives made contact with 12 individuals. Of that, five arrests were made.

The sweetest Teddy

MOSES LAKE — Teddy, known formally as Theodore loves walks, rides in cars and is looking for his right-hand man. He loves being around people. It is unknown how he does with children, but he likes to chase cats. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He has picked up potty training, pretty well according to Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant County. To fill out his adoption paperwork and take home your fur-ever friend, visit ARFSGC.com. If you can't adopt, but still want to help a local rescue visit the website and click "donate."

Interest down, inventory up in Basin housing market

KIRKLAND — The prospects for home buyers in Washington are looking up, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties.

BASIN EVENTS: Nov. 13-25

COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is getting nippy and the holidays are fast approaching. Whether it’s shopping, art, music or theater, there’s something for everybody happening in the Basin this week.

When buying a first home, listen to the pros

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, the first step to homeownership is simply taking a step. “The best thing for us to do is to start with a loan application and let me talk with you a little while,” said Guild Mortgage Branch Manager Anne Fisher. “Let's figure out what are your needs, what are your goals.”

Moses Lake to host budget hearing

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents will have a chance to register their opinions on the city’s 2026 budget at a public hearing during the Nov. 26 Moses Lake City Council meeting. The public hearing is being continued from Wednesday’s council meeting. Finance Director Madeline Prentice said that while the city’s projected general fund deficit should be smaller in 2026, there’s still a deficit.

Grant County Animal Outreach to break ground on new shelter

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Animal Outreach will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new shelter facility at 2 p.m. Monday on Randolph Road Northeast, marking a milestone in the organization’s mission to provide improved care for animals in the community. With a projected cost of $2.5 million, the new facility is set to address the growing needs of the area’s sheltered pets, especially following the surge in animal intake during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This shelter will serve all of Grant County, not just Moses Lake, with the exception of Quincy, which has its own shelter,” stated Moses Lake City Administrator Rob Karlinsey. He emphasized the immediate necessity for the project, noting, “The current shelter has outlived its useful life, is in a state of disrepair, and is operating at more than double its capacity.”

Legals for November, 14 2025

Moses Lake teachers vote to strike if contract not ratified

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Education Association, the teachers' union for educators in the Moses Lake School District, has voted to strike if they do not have a ratified contract by Nov. 28.

State patrol emphasis in Adams, Grant counties over Thanksgiving holiday

OTHELLO — Traffic emphasis patrols will begin Nov. 20 in Adams, Grant and Kittitas counties as Washington State University students and other drivers travel to Western Washington for the Thanksgiving holidays. The emphasis patrols will be in effect through Nov. 30. “District 6 troopers in Moses Lake and Ellensburg will be patrolling (in those counties) focusing on speeding and driving too fast for conditions, distracted (or) impaired driving and other collision-causing violations,” the Washington State Patrol wrote in a memo. Drivers will see increased WSP patrols on state routes 26 and 17 as well as Interstate 90 from the Vantage Bridge over Snoqualmie Pass, the memo said. “We encourage travelers to pay close atte

Moses Lake food drive going well

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake’s food drive has gone well so far, according to Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Superintendent Dollie Boyd. The food drive, spearheaded by the museum, has received assistance from the Larson Recreation Center and Grant County Fire District 5 Station No. 1. “People’s (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are starting to come in,” Boyd said. “I know there was a lot of stress about that, but the holidays are still coming around, and we just wanted to do what we could to help out.” Around 250,000 Washington residents should have received their full SNAP benefits for November as of Nov. 7, according to a statement from Gov. Bob Ferguson.