Soap Lake shows solidarity with Slavic community

SOAP LAKE - On March 6, members of the Soap Lake community came together to hold a candlelight vigil to support the Slavic community and heritage that has been a large part of Soap Lake. The gathering was prompted by Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine which has seen the deaths of hundreds of civilians. Several dozen people showed up to the vigil that was held at East Beach Park on Sunday. The vigil included candles, a donation jar...

Potato and onion trucks collide near Othello

OTHELLO — An Othello man was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake following an accident early Monday near the intersection of S.R. 26 and Beverly Burke Road west of Royal City, according to the Washington State Patrol. In a statement, the WSP said Victor Garza, 70, of Othello...

Roy J. (Buck) Wheat Jr.

Roy J. (Buck) Wheat Jr., at the age of 94, peacefully took off from this life and flew his last flight to the big airfield and hangar in heaven on Feb. 25 at home in Moses Lake, Washington.

Law enforcement reports for the week of Feb. 28

Ephrata Police Department Feb. 18 Report of theft from a business in the 200 block of Basin Street Southwest. Feb. 19 Report of attempted theft of alcohol from a business in the 1100 block of Basin Street Southwest. Feb. 20 Report of a vehicle prowl on Basin Street Southwest. Report of a vehicle prowl on F Street Northeast...

Prayers and despair: Ukrainians in the US decry invasion

The Rev. Myron Myronyuk stayed up all night at home in Pennsylvania as his twin brother tried to flee Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, only to turn back because the road out was choked with traffic. His in-laws, also in Ukraine, told him they couldn't get basics like bread and milk.

James Yonko named CTE administrator of the year for FFA District 9

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School ag teacher Tony Kern said he nominated James Yonko for the FFA District 9 Administrator of the Year award because Yonko found ways to make things happen.

City of Moses Lake building permits for Feb. 25, 2022

January 2022

Sniffed out: K-9 officer foils burglary

Roberto Robles Mejia, 41, of Othello was arrested in connection with a break-in at Commercial Tire on North Frontage Road just east of Moses Lake on Sunday, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office press release.

Frank A. Timm

Frank A. Timm, 84, of Moses Lake, passed away at home on Jan. 26, 2022.

Warden High School locked down due to gas leak

Warden High School was put into a shelter-in-place scenario Monday morning after construction crews working nearby damaged an underground natural gas line.

New homeowners need checklists when moving in

The finances have been secured, the place has been inspected, the papers are signed and the keys are in hand.

‘It is not a job to me’: Shuttle driver loves meeting interesting people

MOSES LAKE — Ray Mayo said Moses Lake, and central Washington in general, are full of interesting people.

Carl Harry Cook

Carl Harry Cook, 72, went on to glory Jan. 31, 2022, after an unexpected heart attack.

Legals for February, 9 2022

Legals for February, 2 2022

Legislators to consider bill on realtor disclosure

The House Consumer Protection & Business Committee will consider, during an executive session Wednesday, legislation holding real estate sellers accountable for nondisclosure of damages to a buyer.

A place to stay: Moses Lake continues to tackle shelter challenges

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake continues to work to help those facing shelterlessness, but getting a consensus in the community and from city council seemed challenging after council members tabled a request from city administration Tuesday to hire a consultant to plan a transitional campus, which may be on West Central Drive.

Two injured in collision on state Route 26

Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a collision on state Route 26 at Lucy Road, east of Othello, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Winter Fury: Marine training exercise coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — If it’s a little louder around the Grant County International Airport (GCIA) next week, it’s because the United States Marine Corps is back for a week-long military exercise.

Lawmakers mull catalytic converter bill

Bipartisan legislation intending to cut the demand for stolen catalytic converters will increase fines for violators and limit the ability to buy and sell the part if passed.