Kjell Johan Abrahamsen

Kjell was born in Seattle June 28, 1955 and passed away at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland last Monday with Mary Wilson at his side. He graduated from Ingraham High School in 1973 and was a member of the varsity football team. He went on to Everett Community College where he also played football for two years, subsequently transferring to Western Washington University and graduating in 1979 with a degree in history.

Moses Lake man arrested in attempted murder case

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Luis Angel Ortega Tuesday morning after an what investigators describe as an attempted murder last Friday night. Ortega is lodged in Grant County Jail for suspicion of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree robbery, and second-degree attempted murder.

Julia/Julie Faye Pauling

Julia/Julie Faye Pauling, a Moses lake resident for 30 years, went to be with her Lord on Monday. She was born August 29, 1932 in DeSmet, S.D. The youngest of three children of Clarence and Letitia (Minnick) Coster. Educated in DeSmet and Lake Preston S.D.

Mary Louise Oakley

Mary Louise Oakley passed away at home Monday night, Aug. 23, after a lengthy and arduous battle against the ravages of Alzheimer’s.

Othello's Kadien Quigley second runner-up in Distinguished Young Women Program

PULLMAN — Moses Lake’s Distinguished Young Woman is now Washington’s representative to the 2018 Distinguished Young Women national scholarship program. 

New fair food offerings

MOSES LAKE - Maybe some things shouldn't be tampered with, at least not much. Fair food might be one of those things.

Sara Belle Falconer

1966 – 2025

Sara Belle Falconer, 58, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida. Born December 19, 1966, in Moses Lake, Washington, she was the beloved daughter of Gilbert George Falconer and Marjorie Ellen Falconer (Kays).

Child care issues cost workers, employers

MOSES LAKE — One in three Washington workers with young children has had to turn down a job or a promotion because it is so difficult to find quality, affordable childcare in this state.

Locals kick up their heels at the Roundup banquet

MOSES LAKE — A good time was had by all at the annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo banquet held at the Elks Lodge Saturday. More than 200 people were on hand for the prime rib and chicken cordon bleu dinner prepared by Divito Catering and Top Gun Concessions out of Wilson Creek, and awards ceremony that followed.

Support for Bernard's family appreciated

GUEST EDITORIAL

EPHRATA — The enormous outpouring of support, condolences and assistance that the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the family of deputy John Bernard received during this very difficult time has been humbling and helps to ease our pain. To those who sent money, cards, flowers and food to the Sheriff’s Office — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your actions, whether it be the prayers you offered us and John’s family or the hours of your time organizing, cooking, planning or remembering John gives us strength to go on. We thank you for embracing us. If we’ve missed your name, we’re sorry, but know that you made a difference — thank you.

Teresa Bingham

November 3, 1955 – July 7, 2018

Moses Lake winery brings home Northwest awards

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake winery Kyra Wines recently participated in the Northwest Wine Summit competition held at Timberline Lodge in Oregon.

'A golfer is born'

MOSES LAKE — They stood on top of the hill surveying the scene below. If it weren’t for the golf club in hand, it might be a picturesque view with a look at Moses Lake in the background on a bright, sunny day.

Heikell takes to the great blue sky

Gene LaFond of Wenatchee and Bob Heikell of Moses Lake blazed through the skies of Nampa, Idaho at the Idaho Scale Squadron's annual Scale Master's Qualifier aircraft meet.

Thomas “Tommy” Brice

1960 – 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Lamar Brice, of Moses Lake, Washington, left this earth and joined R.D., Betty (mom and dad), Melvin and Larry (siblings) on August 23, 2025 at the age of 65. Born August 16, 1960, in Arcadia, LA.

Moses Lake man goes fishin' with country music star

ALASKA — Moses Lake resident Rick Graser has seen and experienced a lot in his life. Having being drafted 214th overall in 1978 by the Seattle Mariners and spending 31 years as a fishing guide, Graser has – needless to say – seen a lot and met a lot of interesting people. But perhaps one of the most memorable experiences for Graser came just a few weeks ago when a trip up to Alaska turned into an unforgettable experience with one of country music’s biggest stars.

UPDATED: Gorge victims, alleged shooter identified

EPHRATA — Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison has released the identities of the two fatally-shot victims from the Sunday evening shooting at The Gorge Amphitheatre’s campground and Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete has identified the alleged shooter. “The suspect is 26-year-old James M. Kelly of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He was hospitalized for a gunshot wound and was returned to Grant County today where he is lodged in the Grant County Jail. He is held for investigation of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of first-degree assault domestic violence,” Kriete said...

Gary Throop

After a long and courageous battle with COPD, Gary Throop passed away peacefully March 16 at Sunbridge convalescent home while surrounded by loved ones.

Royal & Mattawa Distinguished Young Women compete at state

PULLMAN - They did not win the state crown, but the Distinguished Young Women from Mattawa and Royal City - Bianca Ramirez and Samantha Eilers - had the pleasure of competing at the state program last weekend at Washington State University.

Liquor store managers wonder about future

MOSES LAKE - More than 100 state contract liquor store managers from Eastern Washington packed the Moses Lake Event Center Tuesday to learn more about Initiative 1183's affects on their operations.