Local martial arts studio participating in scholarship program

MOSES LAKE – On Thursday, it was announced that Freewind Martial Arts was selected as the flagship location for the California nonprofit Jonie’s Angels new scholarship program. Freewind will be able to provide qualifying youths in Moses Lake with an all-expenses-paid year of classes.

Law enforcement logs for June 13, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Legals for June, 13 2025

Rage softballers swing into athletic, personal growth

MOSES LAKE – Summer softball is upon us, and travel teams throughout the Basin are gearing up for another year of action. Heading into this summer, Head Coach Bob Richardson is hopeful for another successful season of growth. “If we get better every single game, we learn from the little things, that's a success to me, the girls are getting better, and we as a group are getting better. So as long as there's growth and progression, that's a successful season for me,” he said.

Tracy Hill

Tracy Ann (Williams) Hill, 60, passed peacefully on June 1, 2025, after a brave and dignified battle with cancer. She was surrounded by those who loved her most—her family, her heart, her world. Tracy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep, unwavering spirit that touched everyone she met.

Soap Lake Library celebrating renewed look, efficient layout

SOAP LAKE – One Soap Lake resident walks into the library, takes one lap around the building, stopping to look at a couple of things. Before he walks out, he turns to the librarian with a smile on his face. “Looks good in here,” he said before walking out.

Mavericks athletics overcome levy obstacles

Community help, dedicated coaches and parental support make for a successful year of MLHS athletics.

MOSES LAKE – The school year has come to an end, the class of 2025 has graduated, and an unprecedented year of athletics has been completed. After the local levy in 2024 failed to pass twice, Moses Lake athletics and extracurriculars were faced with financial challenges like they had never seen. Loren Sandhop is the Athletic Director at Moses Lake High School and oversaw the task of making sports happen throughout the 2024-25 school year. According to Sandhop, due to a shortfall exceeding $20 million, athletics of any kind were being called into question.

Moses Lake response to homelessness still in development

MOSES LAKE — What follows the closure of the Open Doors Sleep Center at the end of the month, and the role of the city of Moses Lake, is still under discussion. Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz said the city is not the only one dealing with homelessness, and from his perspective, some of the government responses to the issue seem to be changing statewide. Moses Lake is looking at a new approach. “We’re proposing more of a treatment-first approach,” Swartz said Wednesday.

Lind-Ritzville seniors ready to face the world

RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville Class of 2025 has made it. “Today, we're walking across the stage in wizard hats, holding diplomas that prove we endured through it all: the chaos, the cramming and the laughter and all the growing pains that came with high school,” said salutatorian Temple Gefre.

ACH Warriors celebrate accomplishments at commencement

COULEE CITY – Last Saturday marked the end of an era at Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School for the class of 2025 as they graduated from high school and head into their futures.

'One of the biggest milestones in life' reached for Warden grads

WARDEN – Warden High School held their graduation ceremony last Friday to celebrate their students as they move on from high school and into their futures. “To the class of 2025, we did it. But more importantly, you did,” said Miliany Pruneda, Warden High School’s valedictorian. “You have accomplished one of the biggest milestones in life, high school graduation.”

Legals for June, 12 2025

Ephrata installs new sewer liner

Women’s hockey is on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL's arrival

SEATTLE (AP) — Elly Garcia-Dudek can't help but gaze out toward the ice during hockey practices at the Kraken Community Iceplex.

Ephrata water tower gets its top

EPHRATA — The construction of the new Ephrata water tower reached a significant milestone on Saturday morning with the successful placement of its lid, marking the completion of the tower's main structural components. As community members looked on, the lid was hoisted to its final position, a crucial step forward in a project that is expected to enhance water pressure and reliability for residents. Mayor Bruce Reim, who has been closely following the project, expressed his excitement about the progress.

‘It was humongous’

Little Big Show expands this weekend

WILSON CREEK — The Little Big Show keeps getting bigger. “Last year we doubled,” said organizer Nicholas Odorizzi. “We usually have 100 cars, and last year we had 208. It was humongous.”

Three arrested after trespassing near Hiawatha Lake

MOSES LAKE – Friday afternoon, three people were arrested after they re-entered the site previously known as Hiawatha Homeless Camp, near Hiawatha Lake, in the 1200 block of North Frontage Road East.

Former Hatton town clerk-treasurer arrested for theft from town

RITZVILLE — The former Hatton clerk-treasurer and fire chief turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office June 6 while under investigation for first-degree theft, first-degree possession of stolen property and seven counts of mail theft. Jared Potts, Lind, allegedly misappropriated town funds and kept town equipment at his home.

Warden School District appoints Brouillet as interim superintendent

WARDEN — The Warden School District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Marc Brouillet June 4 as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1. Former Superintendent Scott West has taken the position of executive director of safety and well-being at Moses Lake School District.

Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry seeks forever homes for 16 animals

SOAP LAKE – In an era where pet adoptions have dropped due to economic challenges, Shawna Kluge, president of the Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry, is on a mission to find loving homes for the many animals within her care. With 16 puppies and dogs currently available for adoption or fostering, Kluge is calling on the community to extend their support, whether through adoption, volunteering or donations. All Rock Bottom Rocker dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.