Sweetest punkin’ up for adoption

MOSES LAKE – Terra, a small chihuahua-mix, is looking fur her perfect home. She might be small but her heart is huge. She starts off a little shy, but once you gain her trust, she sticks by your side like a tiny shadow. She loves snuggles, kisses and cuddling under blankets. She said her dream home is one where she can fee safe, cozy and loved everyday. If you think she would be your perfect companion, contact Hands ‘N Paws at [email protected].

Fire season officially ends in Washington

OLYMPIA – The Washington Fire season has officially come to a close as of Monday, according to Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Ryan Rodruck.

Port of Moses Lake looking for more water

MOSES LAKE — Getting enough water for future needs at the Port of Moses Lake, where to get it, and how much it might cost is the subject of an ongoing study. Commissioner Stroud Kunkel said the port needs more water, even though it could be an expensive proposition.

Legals for October, 28 2025

Moses Lake council, board eye cooperative efforts

MOSES LAKE — Facility use, working to give children alternatives and opportunity, improving partnerships that help students looking at careers were discussed as areas of cooperation at a joint meeting of the Moses Lake City Council and Moses Lake School Board. Mayor Dustin Swartz said the advantages of cooperation extended beyond making it easier for city and district residents.

Royal, Wahluke compete in SCAC League Championship

WALLA WALLA – The Royal Knights and Wahluke Warriors cross country teams travelled to Walla Walla Point Park on Saturday to compete in the South-Central Athletic Conference League Championships. This meet prepared the teams for the coming District 5 1A Championships to qualify for the state meet.

ACH dominant first quarter leads to home win

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (6-1) earned another dominant win at home, defeating Wellpinit 58-16 on Friday. Head Coach Brandon Walsh said his players continue to improve as the season unfolds.

Mavs win 2nd-straight game Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (9-6) defeated the Prosser Mustangs 3-1 at home Saturday. Head Coach Krystal Trammell said they went into the game remembering to have fun on the court.

District Tournament Schedule CWAC and CWB 1B

COLUMBIA BASIN – Volleyball and soccer have entered postseason play for the Central Washington Athletic Conference and the Central Washington B. See where the local high school teams’ upcoming games will be held.

Jean Konishi

1934-2025

Jean Konishi, 90, a longtime Moses Lake, Wash. resident passed away in the comfort of her home on September 17, 2025.

Moses Lake council, school board discuss water use at joint meeting

MOSES LAKE — Water rates in Moses Lake will change as conditions change, and current Moses Lake City Council members do not intend to rely solely on water conservation by residents and businesses to alleviate the strain on the city’s water supply. Mayor Dustin Swartz said Thursday during a joint council meeting with the Moses Lake School Board that the city is looking at other options.

Dent, Sackmanns named to Ag Hall of Fame

MOSES LAKE — Some leading lights in the Moses Lake area agricultural community were inducted Oct. 21 into the Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame.

Multiple shooting cases moving through Grant Superior Court

EPHRATA — Multiple cases associated with shootings are winding their way through Grant County Superior Court, including the case of James Kelly, the suspect in the shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival at The Gorge Amphitheater in June 2023.

SNAP benefits uncertain after Nov. 1

MOSES LAKE — Whether or not benefits through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will be available to Washington residents after Nov. 1 is still to be determined and is dependent on events in Washington DC. Those events are still unfolding, said Matt Reed, communications director for Fourth District Congressman Dan Newhouse.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Consider your perspective...

A few weeks ago, Wendy Brzezny of Thriving Together NCW contacted me and asked me to attend the organization’s 2025 summit, with the theme, “Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow.” The event was held at the Wenatchee Convention Center, and I’m grateful that I decided to go rather than deflecting it because I was worried about being out of the office. I tend to do that a lot, then wonder why I get deflated and feel burnt out.

Legals for October, 27 2025

Historic championship!

Mavs slowpitch brings state title trophy

YAKIMA – The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-1) are the 4A state champions after defeating the Chiawana Riverhawks 13-3 in five innings. This state title is the Mavericks first in school history.

Huskies fall to Prosser in Districts

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies soccer team (6-10) fell 1-2 to the Prosser Mustangs Saturday afternoon in the play-in round of the Central Washington Athletic Conference District tournament. Huskies head coach Victor Quiroz said he was proud of how the girls fought this season.

Mavs continue win streak on Senior Night

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Football team (8-0) tacked on another victory to their season Friday night when they hosted West Valley and won 72-7. The Mavs sit on top of the Big 9 after completing their final home game of the regular season.

Peace and tie-dye at St. Rose auction Nov. 8

EPHRATA — The 42nd annual St. Rose of Lima Catholic School auction Nov. 8 will have a 1960s-70s theme, “A Time for Peace,” which has two meanings, said St. Rose PTO President Jennifer Hickok. The first is taken from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes in the Bible: “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens … A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.”