Fishing Kids day is tomorrow

This is the perfect weekend for family fun. First attend the Fishing Kids event at Cascade Park. The cost is $5, but this is a minimal amount for the benefits received by the participants ages 5 through 14. Each angler will be entitled to a two-fish limit, a photo with their catch and they will be allowed to keep their rod and reel, which is donated by Zebco.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILTY OF APPLICATION

PERMIT NO.: ST 5372

Fred Munson

March 3, 1953 - June 3, 2015

March 3, 1953 - June 3, 2015

Thi Sahn Ayers

Jan. 1, 1936 — Sept. 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thi Sanh Ayers, who peacefully departed on Sept. 23, 2025, in Moses Lake, Washington, at the age of 89, after a long battle with various illnesses. Born on Jan. 1, 1936, in Can Tho, Vietnam, Thi Sanh moved to the United States in 1975 and dedicated the last 50 years to making Moses Lake her beloved home. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sanh will be cherished for her fierce fighting spirit, her incredible survivor mentality, and her deep passion for gardening, cooking, and fishing.

Deadlines loom for hunting opportunities

The deadline for the raffle permit hunts is today, July 15. The tickets must be purchased from a vendor, such as your favorite sporting goods store.

First fish for Becca

It is always fun to report a person's first fish, no matter their age. Becca Mortensen, Spokane, and her boyfriend, Nate Jolls, headed for West Medical Lake on July 25.

Smoke remains problem in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE - Major wildfires burning on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range were relatively calm on Monday, but smoke continued to foul the air of many Eastern Washington communities.

Hunting word of day: Canada geese the target

Interesting point about reading the Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet; a hunter has to wonder if all of the wording is correct. Take for example the dates of the first September Canada goose hunt since 2008.

Sub Vets to gather

ELLENSBURG - The United States Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will have their monthly meeting on Saturday, March 12.

Rodney "Rod" Frank Butler

Rodney "Rod" Frank Butler, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Community Living facility in Spokane, Washington. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden, Washington. Immediately following, family and friends will gather at the Best Western Lake Front Hotel in 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, Moses Lake.

MLHS fishermen qualify for national tournament

Cole Tabert, Dylan Hansen raising money for trip to nationals Fishing tournament

MOSES LAKE — Family and friends of Moses Lake High School junior Cole Tabert will hold a fundraising car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the parking lot in front of Quiznos, 933 North Stratford Rd. The money raised will go toward Cole’s trip, with his fishing partner Dylan Hansen, to the national high school bass fishing tournament in Kentucky Lake, Tenn., in August. Dylan graduated last weekend with the MLHS class of 2016.

Soccer sign-ups

MOSES LAKE — Interested Columbia Basin-area soccer players have an opportunity to register for boys and girls Under-12 soccer teams for the upcoming 2010 spring season.

Hot, dry spring dries up Eastern Washington

OLYMPIA — Water, water everywhere… or maybe not. The irrigation situation in Eastern Washington has made a turnaround compared to recent years. “We are not in a drought, officially,” said Emily Tasaka, communications manager with the Washington State Department of Ecology. “We've issued a statewide drought advisory. That's not the same thing as a drought emergency. It's not that we won’t call one later, but at this time we haven't issued a formal statewide drought emergency.” ...

Ronald Vernon Weis

Ronald Vernon Weis, age 63, passed away in Silverdale, Washington on 16 February 2014. He was born in Ritzville, WA on 23 January 1951. His parents, who preceded him in death, were Daniel & Elsie Weis. Ronald Graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1969.

James L. Byrd

James L. Byrd, age 48 passed away March 2, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sea lion bill signed into law by President Trump

WASHINGTON D.C. — Legislation that allows the lethal taking of sea lions that prey on at-risk fish populations on the Columbia River and select tributaries in Washington, Oregon and Idaho has been signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Chiefs return from Hermiston

At Davis next

HERMISTON, Ore. - The Chiefs traveled to Hermiston Saturday to take part in the 28th annual Kiwanis Invitational. Moses Lake competed against schools from Eastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon, and turned in some impressive performances.

Lowland fishing season opener shows promise

Each year Fish and Wildlife published a forecast of what anglers should find in area lakes. After the opening day, they also publish a summary of the opening day results.

Lions Field hosts football playoffs

Knights battle Cashmere Saturday

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill