Law enforcement logs for May 2, 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 May, 2 2025

Civil Air Patrol presents at council workshop

EPHRATA – Civil Air Patrol cadets practiced presenting the colors at an Ephrata City Council workshop Wednesday evening at City Hall. The drill and ceremonies competitors are headed to California for competition soon and wanted to get practice in front of an audience. Kathy Maxwell with the Civil Air Patrol said this is multiple years in a row the Ephrata squadron has qualified for the competition. Members said the competition includes a variety of categories including physical fitness, knowledge and drill and ceremonies.

Strong women center stage

‘Steel Magnolias’ showcases women in leading roles, challenging situations

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School senior Llayleni Fuentes has dreamed of staging “Steel Magnolias,” and now she has her chance. “I've been wanting to do the show for the last two years,” Fuentes said. “I asked (MLHS drama teacher Sharon Winningham), what's a really good play for all girls? Because what I've noticed is, there's a lot of men-heavy plays.”

Moses Lake man arrested after high-speed chase

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of felony eluding and other charges after allegedly leading local law enforcement and Washington State Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase Tuesday afternoon.

Quincy bust reveals drug lab, guns, explosives

QUINCY — A bust at a home near Quincy yielded guns, explosives and a multi-faceted drug manufacturing operation, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Robert Besel, 43, of Quincy was arrested on various drug charges as a result of the bust.

World’s shortest comedian to perform in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Comedian Tanyalee Davis may stand only three feet three inches tall, but she packs a big attitude. “My entire life, I've been underestimated,” Davis said. “People have wanted to feel sorry for me, and I'm like, ‘No, I've done incredible things with my life because I believed I could.’”

LETTER: A homegrown approach to drugs, crime and homelessness in Moses Lake

You deserve a clean, safe city where you and your loved ones feel at ease wherever you may go around town. We know there are plenty of good things happening in Moses Lake, and we're grateful for the wonderful people, local businesses, and natural beauty that make our town so special. We all want Moses Lake to continue to be a city where you are proud to have your friends and family come visit and spend some time.

Mavs' shine at Inland Empire tourney

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Mavericks’ Abbie O’Neil and Claire Thompson won first place in the consolation bracket over the weekend at the annual Inland Empire tournament in Spokane. “It was definitely like a roller coaster of locked in slash locked out, happy slash angry,” said O’Neil.

Basin events calendar for May 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — May is here, and the Basin is making the transition from spring to summer. Here are a few of the things that are happening this month.

Mavs fall to Davis on the pitch

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks soccer team fell 0-2 in their game against Davis Friday evening.

Moses Lake Farmers Market to open Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Farmers Market will open Saturday for the season in high style, with live music, entertainment, a raffle, a scavenger hunt and a ribbon-tying ceremony with Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz to symbolize the community coming together at the market. The event is in keeping with the theme of the market this year, according to an announcement from the Market Manager Christine Haguewood. “This year’s theme, ‘Tied Together by Community,’ highlights the power of local connections – bringing together farmers, artisans and neighbors for a fresh, meaningful start to the season,” Haguewood wrote. The Moses Lake Farmers Market was established in 1978 and takes place every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October at McCosh Park. The number of vendors varies, but this year’s market will kick off with more than 50, Haguewood wrote in her statement.

Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraiser takes on a yacht rock theme May 3

MOSES LAKE — Get out the boat shoes and sailing togs and get ready to cruise in a good cause at the Columbia Basin Allied Arts annual fundraiser auction May 3. The theme is “Make Waves for the Arts,” and the background will be yacht rock music, said Shawn Cardwell, CBAA executive director.

One dead, another injured in one-vehicle crash

MARLIN – A 33-year-old man from Moses Lake, Don “Chris” Terrell, was killed in a one-vehicle accident early Friday morning near Marlin, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

'Addiction doesn’t discriminate'

The personal impacts of drug addiction

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Community Coalition held a town hall “The Us in Them: The line between us and them is thinner than you think” to discuss addiction in the Moses Lake community.

Tigers take two wins over Jacks

Tigers and Jacks both make a push toward the postseason

Tigers and Jacks both make a push toward the postseason

Weather for the week of April 28

Weather for the week of April 28

Dustin Wayne Stark

Dustin Wayne Stark was a beloved soul, born on July 9, 1978, in Ephrata, Washington. No parent wants to see their child's time up before their own. Unfortunately for Robert Stark and Loretta Stark, they didn't get the chance to see their son grow past the age of 46. Dustin was the youngest of siblings, Kimberly Stark and Robert Stark. He has two daughters, Kierstin Stark and Daytona Stark. He had many nieces and nephews who loved him, and he loved them too: Ryan Cross, Tyler Stark, Brett Darling, Alexis Stark, Masin Mcleod, Zander Cross, Zayden Cross and Penelope Cross.

BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: April 25-May 4

COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring has pretty well arrived, give or take the occasional chilly morning, and there’s plenty going on both indoors and out. Here are a few things happening this week:

Former Moses Lake pianist receives Finnish knighthood

MOSES LAKE — A former Moses Lake man was recently honored with a knighthood in Finland. Collin Hansen, a 1975 graduate of Moses Lake High School, was awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland at a ceremony March 18.