Marsha A. Koba

Longtime Soap Lake resident and Ephrata pharmacist, Marsha A. Koba, passed away March 20, 2014 at Central Washington Hospital. She was born December 4, 1950 in Moses Lake, Washington to Frank and Miyo Koba. She was raised in Moses Lake and graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1969. Marsha earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Washington State University in 1974 and went to work for Jack Potter at Potter Drug in Othello, Washington. Shortly after that, she moved to the Potter Drug in Ephrata and stayed there until the store's closure. Most recently, she was employed by Rite Aid. During her forty years as a pharmacist, Marsha enjoyed getting to know her customers and taking care of them. She made long lasting friendships through her work which she dearly loved. Her favorite pastimes were cooking for her many friends and co-workers and shopping. Marsha is survived by her mother, Miyo Koba of Moses Lake; brothers Rick (Kathy) Koba of Moses Lake and Doug (Jeanne) Koba of Phoenix, AZ; nieces Kalin (Joel) Armstrong of Spokane and Alexa Koba of Phoenix; and nephew Taylor Koba of Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Koba. Marsha will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Carlie Gregg is stepping out as a rising cross country star

MOSES LAKE — When you see her in her everyday school clothes she tends to look small, kind of like a high school freshman. That smile, which is sweet, is going to be dynamite when the braces come off.

Jeffrey Lee Essex

Jeffrey Lee Essex of Moses Lake passed away June 30, 2012 due to a tragic motorcycle accident. Jeffrey was born the youngest of 5 in Sidney, NE on November 12, 1973 to Earle and Judy Essex. The family moved to Moses Lake in 1976. Being the youngest, Jeffrey wasn't about to be left behind and followed his siblings in all they did. He learned to ride a bicycle before he could even pedal by riding on the front of his brother Mark's bike. Mark would pedal and Jeffrey would steer. When he learned how to ride a motorcycle there was no stopping him. As soon as he was old enough, Jeffrey began working at his parents' business (Wesco Overhead Doors) where he was known for being able to install a garage door faster than two men put together. Every morning he came to work he would look at his moms "sonny do" list posted on the refrigerator for him, smile at her and say, "looks like you added a few things". He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, riding motorcycles, spending time in his shop fixing motorcycles, vehicles and numerous projects. Jeff spent a lot of shop time with his brother David and his nephews. His nephews idolized him for the way he rode dirt bikes. He rode motorcycles at the sand dunes and in the Black Rock area every chance he got, paving the way for his followers. He was quick witted, playing jokes and pranks on people. His favorite saying was "oh nice", when things didn't go right, in which his two year old daughter quickly picked up. Jeffrey lived a free spirited life with fast cars and fast motorcycles. He always had a grin from ear to ear and quirky whole hearted laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Moses Lake residents add some color to neighborhood

MOSES LAKE — Neighbors in the Ridgeview/Parker Springs community of Moses Lake found a way to brighten up their walks during this period of mandated social distancing. Chalk drawings and messages of support on driveways help keep spirits up while neighbors keep their distance.

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Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the school district Board Room at the Central Washington Region Transportation Cooperative, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL POOL BUILDING as follows:

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Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the school district Board Room at the Central Washington Region Transportation Cooperative, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL POOL BUILDING as follows:

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Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the school district Board Room at the Central Washington Region Transportation Cooperative, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT WAREHOUSE as follows:

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Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the school district Board Room at the Central Washington Region Transportation Cooperative, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT WAREHOUSE as follows:

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The "Solar Cup" hydroplane race committee would like to thank

Gail Lydia Sweeney

Gail Lydia Sweeney, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 27, in her home in Moses Lake, Washington, from cardiac arrest.

Scott DuVall

Scott DuVall, 54, passed away in Moses Lake, Washington, on March 16, 2023, after a long illness. Scott was born in Sunnyside, Washington, on Sept. 19, 1968, to Dwight and Carolyn DuVall. He was the oldest of five children. He attended school in Royal City, Washington, graduating from Royal High School in 1987. Scott was a member of the National Honor Society and school clubs, and earned nine athletic sports letters – four in football, three in track and two in basketball. Scott attended Big Bend Community College, earning his AA degree. He transferred to Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, where he earned his Bachelor of Education degree in history and math. He taught school in Longview, Washington, earning his Master of Education degree along the way. Scott met his wife, Cris Baca, at a ballroom dancing studio in Portland, Oregon, where they danced a couple of nights a week; they were married in 2001. He later changed careers, attending Washington State University in Spokane, to earn his doctor of pharmacy degree in 2007. Scott moved to Moses Lake in 2015 and did some substitute teaching in the Moses Lake School District.

Dolores (Dee) Mary Braun

Dolores Mary Braun, 87, of Moses Lake, Washington passed away Nov. 12, 2022. Born Aug. 20, 1935, to Jose and Pomposa Gomez in San Bernardino, California, she was the first of four children for the Gomez family. Dolores married Joseph A. Braun in early 1956, moved to Spokane, Washington and began their family. In the years following they had five children together, and moved to Moses Lake, Washington in 1960. Dolores loved her family. She loved having children around, and in a neighborhood full of kids, there was never any lack of childhood goings-on. While social media had yet to be imagined, it didn't take long for word to get around about warm homemade cookies coming out of Mrs. B's oven. While she was always Mother to us, she was also willing to be a mom to others as well, offering love and advice as she could. After retiring, Dee enjoyed trips to the casino for a little bit of gaming action, the Mariners and Seahawks, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially Makayla and Cassie Jo.

Barry A. Moos

1949 – 2025

Barry A. Moos, 75, was a loyal and caring son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He passed away on January 10, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. Barry was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on August 8, 1949. His family moved to Washington when he was young and eventually settled in Moses Lake in the mid-1950s.

BMW rolls out i3 made with Moses Lake carbon fiber

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Moses Lake was once again put in the spotlight as BMW rolled out its new i3 electric car, made with carbon fiber manufactured in Grant County, in Washington D.C. Thursday.

BMW rolls out i3 made with Moses Lake carbon fiber

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Moses Lake was once again put in the spotlight as BMW rolled out its new i3 electric car, made with carbon fiber manufactured in Grant County, in Washington D.C. Thursday.

Masquers to hold gala

SOAP LAKE – the Masquers Theatre troupe has announced that it will be holding its annual membership gala on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. In the announcement, the theater troupe said the theme for this year’s event will be based on a board game and will involve attendees dressing up as their favorite characters from the game...

Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera's death was accidental drowning

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An autopsy confirmed Tuesday that “Glee'' star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honoring her ”everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit."

Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera's death was accidental drowning

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An autopsy confirmed Tuesday that “Glee'' star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honoring her ”everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit."

Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera's death was accidental drowning

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An autopsy confirmed Tuesday that “Glee'' star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honoring her ”everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit."

Lawrence Edward Burton

Lawrence Edward Burton, USN Ret. (Ozzie), from Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on the Fourth of July 2020. Larry was 90 years old. He was the son of Robert and Zadie Burton of Moses Lake.