John William Trantow

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

WA Free fishing weekend returns June 11-12

Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend is back this weekend, June 11 and 12, allowing resident and non-resident anglers from around the state to fish and harvest shellfish with or without a license, according to a release from the Washington Department of Fishing and Wildlife. “If you’ve ever wanted to try fishing or any of the other unique opportunities Washington offers, Free Fishing Weekend is the perfect time,” said inland fish program manager Steve Caromile. “It’s easier than ever to get started fishing, and it’s also a great time to introduce someone to fishing without the need to buy a license.” ...

Frontier hosts EWU for college information presentations

MOSES LAKE — Representatives from Eastern Washington University (EWU) paid a visit to Frontier Middle School to talk to middle school students of migrant families across the Moses Lake School District Wednesday about being prepared for college.

State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.

State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.

State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.

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.

Hunting prospects continued

Fish and Wildlife uses lethal force on cattle-killing wolves

The question was, will they really kill a wolf if necessary? Indeed they will and now they have. Fish and Wildlife officers have killed a wolf from a pack in northeast Washington.

WDFW examines fishing on Moses Lake

Biologist breaks down the basics of fishing the manmade body of water

MOSES LAKE — Anglers on Moses Lake in 2020 spent around 77,000 hours casting their lines for fish, both from their boats and from onshore, according to Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife lead warm-water fish biologist Marc Peterson. “Which sounds like a lot,” Peterson said during a Tuesday presentation to the Moses Lake Watershed Council. “But I’m not sure it is.” ...

Wildcats, Cougars enter week 9 strong while Eagles work to improve record

MOSES LAKE – Local college football teams are gearing up for Week 9 of action across the country, aiming for strong finishes down the stretch of the regular season. Read along for a look at the matchups for Central Washington, Eastern Washington and Washington State...

The Fishin' Magician: 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival

I am going to attend the 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival in Molson, which is near Oroville, Washington this year. If you want to do some pre-fishing to get an edge on the derby aspect of the event, I learned some things about the fishing on Molson and Sidley lakes.

Ancient Lakes Elementary gymnasium's roof blown off by windstorm

Metal roofing was blown clear from the top of the gymnasium of Ancient Lakes Elementary Tuesday afternoon in the midst of a windstorm sweeping across Central and Eastern Washington, according to local fire officials.

New law expands recreational fishing license requirements

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed new legislation requiring Washington fishers to possess a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp, according to a Tuesday release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

62 violent offenders arrested in multi-county 10-day operation

SPOKANE — Sixty-two violent offenders are in custody following a joint operation in three eastern Washington counties.

The Fishin' Magician: Chief Joseph Dam opening

There is not just good fishing but great fishing available to anglers in Central Washington right now. I did some trout fishing at Fish Lake near Lake Wenatchee last week and had excellent action for rainbow and brown trout to 12 inches, and even got a triploid of about 6 pounds. Trolling a High Lakes Special and an F-4 frog pattern Flatfish did the trick.

Ice fishing could end soon

The ice fishing season is probably the shortest season we see here in north central Washington.

New exhibit opens at Moses Lake Museum Friday

Landscape artists Gregg Caudell, Aaron Cordell Johnson to display works Exhibit

MOSES LAKE - The opening reception for an exhibit of eastern Washington landscapes is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Moses Lake, Warden robotics teams advance during semifinals

MOSES LAKE - The next Washington FIRST Lego League state champion could be a team from Moses Lake or Warden.

Legals August 10, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE MOSES LAKE CITY at 401 S BALSAM ST Moses Lake, WA 98837 is seeking coverage under: Eastern Washington Phase II Permit, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems in eastern Washington. The proposed permit will authorize stormwater discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system located in Moses Lake. The permit requires MOSES LAKE CITY to develop and implement a stormwater management program that: 1. Reduces the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 2. Protects water quality. 3. Satisfies appropriate requirements of the Clean Water Act. Any person desiring to present views to the Department of Ecology concerning this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to: Washington Department of Ecology Water Quality Program Municipal Stormwater Permits P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 #08038/216621 Pub: August 10, 13, 2018