Moses Lake’s Villegas signs with University of Idaho Spirit Squad

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Senior Kamaya Villegas signed her letter of intent Wednesday in the Moses Lake High School gym to join the University of Idaho’s Vandal Spirit Squad as part of both the university’s Vandal Gems dance and Vandal Cheer teams. “I'm feeling pumped up,” Villegas said before the signing. “I'm excited.” Villegas said her choice of UI was influenced both by the university’s dance and cheer programs and by the school itself. “I looked into it and, I don't know, I just wanted to try out for some dance teams and I kind of liked Moscow too,” she said. “And I like the campus and everything, so I was like, why not try out here? And I did. It was between going into the military or doing this or going somewhere far and dancing.”

New Big Bend Community College president takes the reins

Sara Thompson Tweedy said her research into the Washington community college system made her interested in applying for a job in the state, if the opportunity was available.

Response to Spring Fest 2013

Opening ceremony with American Legion Riders, a barbershop quartet, and song and dance solos were all performed on a professional level in the spirit of honoring our veterans past and present. It was a great ceremony. Thanks Toby Black and committee.

Audrian Huff

1940 – 2025

Audrian Eleanor Huff passed away at home July 2, 2025, in Moses Lake, WA with her husband Michael Riggs at her side. She was 84. While her passing means she is no longer suffering, it leaves an absence in the hearts and lives of those who were lucky enough to call her wife, mother, grandma, or friend.

E.L. (Mack) McCullough

E.L. (Mack) McCullough joined his beloved wife, Beverly, in heaven on Memorial Day, May 28, 2007. Mack was born on July 29, 1925, to Dallas and Carrie McCullough. He attended school in Wenatchee until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 where he served on the U.S.S. Massachusetts as a gunner. Mack and Beverly were married while he was on leave on Sept. 23, 1945. Following the war, the BIG one, he returned home to resume civilian life. Their only son Joe was born the following year. Mack's main occupation in Wenatchee was as a painter for Alcoa until he started selling cars for Star Motors & Mobile Homes. In 1969, he and Beverly moved to Moses Lake to manage the Star sales center there and sold Marlette homes. Eight years later, he and Joe established McCullough Home Center and he worked there until ill health forced him to retire at the age of 80. He truly loved selling and visiting with customers. His love for old cars and restoring them was caught and taught by both his son and grandson, and they spent many happy hours in the garage. Mack loved his family and did everything within his power to provide for them. He was a wonderful father, father-in-law, and "grampy." His grandchildren have many happy memories of their yearly trips to Disneyland and Hawaii, and most importantly, their "special days" spent with their grandparents. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Moses Lake and the Shriners. He loved to work in his yard and it always Iooked like a park. Mack is survived by his son Joe and his wife Myra, granddaughter Desiree, grandson Damon and his wife Amy, and a sister Geneva and her husband Bob. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly and his parents, Carrie and Dallas McCullough. A special thank you to everybody at Denny's for the special treatment that they gave to Mack. If desired, memorials may be given to the Moses Lake Alliance Church.

Valentine White

Feb. 14, 1959 — Nov. 16, 2023

Valentine Chamberlain-White, 64, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2023, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho where she was surrounded by her loved ones. “Val” was a long-time resident of Moses Lake and a current resident of Plummer, Idaho where she lived with her youngest son Scott and adopted daughter Stacey Issler (Sam).

Signs of the season

It’s a simple house in a simple neighborhood, but it comes to life with the spirit of Christmas, family and all that goes with the holiday season.

Betty Jean (BJ) Stratton

Betty Jean (BJ) Stratton, of Moses Lake, passed away at home on January 26, 2013. She was born to Stanley and Barbara Stratton in Fort Lewis, WA in 1954. Betty was the eldest of seven children, and is remembered as being a wonderful big sister by her siblings. She graduated from BBCC in 1974 with an Associates Degree. She worked at Basic American Foods for 28 years, and worked as a dispatcher for People For People and GTA for 10 years. She especially enjoyed the freedom of the open road. Betty owned a restored '57 Chevy pickup, and loved taking it to car shows. She enjoyed shooting, was a member of the local gun club, and loved talking with and meeting new people. She had a very caring and compassionate spirit, and never hesitated to help those in need.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 8, 2011 General Election ballot:

Bring a little chocolate into your life, adopt Cocoa Bean

SOAP LAKE – Cocoa Bean came to the Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry after getting lost from her previous owners and never claimed. She is a smaller chocolate pit/husky mix between two and three years old. She is currently shelter’s favorite comedian. Cocoa Bean is known for her shenanigan's, high energy antics and independent spirit which frequently make the staff giggle. She is a sweet (duh, she’s named after chocolate), friendly, curious and very toy motivated girl. If you need a little more sweetness or maybe a few more laughs in your life, adopt Cocoa Bean by visiting RockBottomRocker.org. For those who can’t adopt but would still like to help the local shelter out visit their website and click the donate button. There are also opportunities to foster pets, if that’s more your speed.

Randall Parris

Randall C. “Randy” Parris, 75, passed away Saturday Nov. 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Randy was the oldest of three children, born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland to Ruth and Jack Parris. He grew up in Mooresville, North Carolina, and joined the Navy in 1966. He served during the Vietnam war on two different aircraft carriers, the Yorktown (1966-1969) and the Bennington (1969-1972). One highlight of his military career is that he was aboard the Yorktown when they picked up the astronauts from the Apollo 8 mission. While in the Navy, Randy was stationed in San Diego California, where he met his wife of 37 years, and the love of his life, Sandee Fletcher. In 1972, after his service in the Navy, they moved to Ephrata Washington, where Sandee grew up, to raise their children and start their careers.

Meet Naomi Talbot, Moses Lake's Junior Miss 2004

Thirteen contestants present summer sizzling entertainment

Columbia Basin Calendar: Entertainment

Columbia Basin Entertainment Calendar

Smokiam Days celebration Saturday

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake residents are preparing to celebrate freedom Saturday with the town's annual Smokiam Days celebration.

Alicia Gomez Reyes

Alicia Reyes was born in Crystal City, Texas, the Spinach Capital of the World.

James (Jim) Harlow Ross

James (Jim) Harlow Ross, 82, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Coventry House in Othello, Washington.

Arlington man arrested for vehicle theft in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – Colin James Golden, 37, of Arlington was lodged into Grant County Jail Sunday for the investigation of a driving under the influence, attempting to elude police, resisting arrest, obstructing law enforcement and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to GCSO.

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Increased eagle sightings exciting for Weaver

Eagle-eyed residents might have joined me in the casual observation that we're seeing a lot more bald eagles this year.

Robert A. Hammond

October 22, 1923 – June 11, 2020