Chiefs' Walker will walk on at WSU

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School senior Jarred Walker will try to make his mark as a Division I-A football player next fall at Washington State University.

Moses Lake man hurt seriously in school bus collision

EPHRATA – Vladimir Rudnitsky, 44, of Moses Lake was injured seriously when the vehicle he was driving was struck by a school bus at the eastern city limit of Ephrata on Jan. 23.

LEGAL NOTICE

Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District, Department of Natural Resources, Grant County Noxious Weed Board, Washington State Parks, Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Transportation, and Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife, are working together to control riparian noxious weeds in the Moses Lake/Grand Coulee waterway areas. Noxious weeds are required to be controlled by state law. Public access areas will be posted prior to treatment.

Youth hunts on tap this weekend

The time is nigh. The youth hunts, for several species of birds, takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Read on.

Vulnerable eastern China areas evacuated ahead of typhoon

BEIJING (AP) — Vulnerable coastal areas were being evacuated and fishing boats recalled to port before a typhoon was expected to bring heavy rains to eastern China late Monday as much of the country is still recovering from unusually summer heavy flooding.

Murlen D. Jenson

Murlen D. Jenson, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital with his loving family at his side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 N. Grape Drive with Pastor Jody Bowser and Pastor Kent Copley officiating. Inurnment will be in the Columbarium at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L. N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

First opening day of the year for several lakes

Today is the first day of March, yes, but it is also known as the March 1 Opener, meaning several lakes will open to fishing today.

William Arthur (Mike) Meincke

Mike passed away in Moses Lake, Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.

Boday wins fishing title

State champions crowned in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Junior anglers from throughout the state gathered in Moses Lake over the weekend to participate in the Junior Bassmasters State Championship in Moses Lake.

Warnick introduces state cactus bill in response to students' request

OLYMPIA - Washington’s nickname, “the Evergreen State,” doesn’t only apply to the green of the pine trees but also applies to the green of the shrub-steppe that covers most of Eastern Washington...

Manta Rays set new records

The Moses Lake Manta Rays traveled to the Turkey Trot Invitational at Eastern Washington University in Cheney Nov. 17 through 19. The Manta Rays took 25 swimmers to the meet and all the competitors returned home with personal best times.

STUDIO BASIN: Looking for young leaders and recognizing young athletes

MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the Studio Basin podcast, General Manager Bob Richardson joins to preview the Basin Business Journal's 40 under 40 program, highlighting upcoming leaders in business around Eastern Washington. To submit someone for recognition, visit https://bit.ly/BBJ-40u40-2023. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps last weekend's results in state softball tournaments, state track and field meets and state tennis matches. The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite podcasting apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/3qqpsop.

Moses Lake man sentenced for downloading child porn

SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man will be spending nine years in federal prison for downloading images of child pornography over the internet.

Former Moses Lake nurse sentenced for morphine theft

SPOKANE — A Moses Lake woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after she was convicted of tampering with medications while on the job as a registered nurse. Esther Ray Tuller, 41, was convicted of taking morphine from the supply at Confluence Health-Moses Lake Clinic and using the substance herself between August 2019 and April 2020, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Washington. “Tuller used syringes to remove morphine from at least 17 vials, and then ingested the morphine as part of her own opioid addiction,” according to a press release from the USAO. “She then replaced the morphine with a saline solution, and attempted to glue the caps back onto the vials to make them appear intact.” At least one Confluence Health patient had to seek emergency treatment after receiving one of the vials Tuller had emptied and refilled with saline solution, the press release said. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Group and the Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigation.

College Planning Day at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE - Students can explore college options during College Planning Day Wednesday.

Northrup Fire crews mop up

The Northrup Fire was 95% contained and burned 247 acres, according to a final update released Monday from the Southeast Washington Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team 2.

Moses Lake felon sentenced for four years on ammunition offence

SPOKANE - A convicted felon from Moses Lake was recently sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for illegally possessing at least 10 rounds of ammunition.

Nurse pleads guilty to morphine tampering

A Moses Lake nurse pleaded guilty Tuesday to tampering with morphine medication while working, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.

Fishing fever hits Basin anglers

Great weather has hit the Columbia Basin, causing anglers to grab rods, lures and bait, then head to their favorite spring fishing hole. We are lucky to have several lakes and a few streams open to fishing all year long. Pick up a Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations pamphlet and study it to determine which waters are open now. The first fishing season opener will be on March 1.

Closure of state recreation areas extended through May 4

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the state Department of Natural Resources announced an extension to the closure of state lands through May 4, coinciding with Gov. Jay Inslee’s extension of his stay-at-home order.