2016 MRSC ROSTERS

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS

Invasive animals pose risks to the Basin

MOSES LAKE – The Washington Invasive Species Council has 29 animals and insects listed on their site as priority invasive species that have either found themselves at home in the state or are of concern around the country. The Columbia Basin has become home to a number of these species.

Steelhead season on Wenatchee River opens

The Wenatchee and Icicle rivers are open to steelhead fishing today, Feb. 8. Plus the Wenatchee River will open today to fishing for whitefish.

Migratory waterfowl seasons set

The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently established the 2013-2014 migratory waterfowl seasons.

Balanced Attack Lifts Eastern Washington Past Eastern Oregon

CHENEY – Eastern Washington picked up its first win of the season on Monday night, defeating Eastern Oregon 91–73 behind balanced scoring, strong rebounding, and improved second-half defense. The Eagles were led by Isaiah Moses with 22 points and Straton Rogers with 17 points and 10 rebounds—EWU's first double-double of the season. Kiree Huie added 14 points, JoJo Anderson scored 13, and Alton Hamilton IV chipped in 10. EWU shot 52.2% and outrebounded the Mountaineers 42–31.

Inslee visits Basin to support wildfire recovery, clean energy

COLUMBIA BASIN - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee spent Wednesday on the East side of the Cascades in Moses Lake and Ritzville to talk about renewable energy and wildlife conservation. “We need to have confidence in ourselves that we can replace dirty fossil fuels with clean energy,” said Inslee...

Ruiz sets state marks

Othello swimmer swims all-American times

Douglas Lloyd Fenn

On March 23, 2023, Douglas Lloyd Fenn passed peacefully at the age of 71, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7, 1952, to Richard and Hazel Fenn in Ontario, Oregon. Doug was loved from the moment his parents laid eyes on him. He was soon joined by his siblings Lorraine, Steven, Marilyn, Rodney and Angela, who together learned in equal measure to work hard and have fun. Doug attended school in Ontario. He was 15 years old when he and the family moved to Quincy, Washington, where he quickly made lifelong friends, whom he treasured. After graduating from Quincy High School, Doug worked in an auto body shop in Wenatchee, Washington, until he moved back to the Quincy area and joined his brothers Steve and Rod in farming for their father, Dick. Later, Doug would relocate to Ephrata, Washington, where he worked for Japan Airlines in Moses Lake, Washington, until he retired. Doug loved fishing at Lake Lenore and hunting in the Palisades.

Ralph B. ‘Pie’ Medrano

In the early hours of Jan. 12, 2022, in the care of his loving daughter and granddaughter, Ralph Medrano left his earthly home to meet his savior.

Taking cover

MOSES LAKE — Go outside and take a look at the landscape around you. What do you see? Some houses most likely, maybe a natural water feature and hills off in the distance. Unknown to some eastern Washington residents is that hidden across the landscape there is a rich history waiting to be shared with the world at large. That is where authors like Lee O'Connor step in to tell the secret stories that often times go untold.

Preserving opportunity: Outdoor recreation through the eyes of a game warden, Part 1

“I want my kids to be able to hunt. I want your kids to be able to hunt,” said Sgt. Chris Busching of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife police, driving down South Frontage Road outside of Moses Lake to the public hunting and fishing grounds Friday before Memorial Day.

Fresh News From MarDon!

If you are a bass fisherman that loves the "topwater" bite, now is the time to fish the Potholes Reservoir. If the term "toilet-flush" means the noise when a jumbo bass explodes on a topwater bait then this summer at Potholes is for you. Now is the time to steal a day from work and get out here on the reservoir and fish the sand dunes for bass or hit the rock-piles on the south end of the lake for smallmouth! Anglers along the face of the dam, and down the Lind Coulee arm are reporting 50 fish days. The Sand Dunes give an angler all the opportunity to catch a 7 lb. Largemouth. The sun has been a blazing this past week so remember to hydrate! Temperatures are planning to stay around the 90's all week.

Grant County involved in multi-state federal drug investigation

SPOKANE — Grant County law enforcement officials were involved in a multi-state federal drug investigation on Wednesday that resulted in 20 arrests.

Eleanor Hoople (Hopkins)

Eleanor was born July 16, 1927, to Edward and Margaret Hopkins of Reardan, Washington. She passed away Jan. 23, 2022.

Teresa Lynn Tucker

Teresa was born to Beverly Lazaro and Lester Beatty on Aug. 16, 1956, in Ione, Washington.

Vera Jean (Nuss) Tolson

Vera Jean (Nuss) Tolson, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at Central Washington Hospital on November 11, 2010. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at the Rick Nuss home, 4506 W. Lakeshore Drive, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's chapel of memories. Please sign guest book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com.

Frances Ramarui

Frances Ramarui, 78, passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, surrounded by her daughters.

Alleged poachers caught at Lake Lenore last Friday

SOAP LAKE - A night patrol of Lake Lenore led to four arrests for allegedly poaching in an area targeted by poachers in the past.

Fishin' Magician

Fresh News from MarDon

Walleye fishing on Potholes Reservoir has been amazing using blade baits. The best way to do this is by culling in 44 to 56 feet of water. The Rainbow Trout fishing is also really hot right now. Trout up to 28 inches have been landed behind the MarDon Office this past week. And we are hearing reports of trout being caught off Medicare Beach as well.