Legals for December, 26 2025

Freewind Martial Arts awards Joni’s Angels scholarship

MOSES LAKE — On Friday, Freewind Martial Arts and Joni’s Angels partnered together to award a scholarship to 9-year-old Elias Rustin. His thoughts on being named the first recipient were simple. “Really excited,” he said.

Nazarene Church toy swap brings needed Christmas joy

WARDEN — The Moses Lake Nazarene Church’s toy swap was scheduled for two hours Sunday afternoon, but it didn’t last nearly that long. “People were lined up from one o’clock on,” said Kaleigh Sullivan, who organized the event.

Othello man injured in alleged vehicular assault

OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after his car was hit while sitting on the shoulder about a mile west of Othello Tuesday night.

Othello man injured in alleged vehicular assault

OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after his car was hit while sitting on the shoulder about a mile west of Othello Tuesday night.

Legals for December, 24 2025

WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed in a roadside accident near Tacoma Friday. “Though we are grateful for the intended kindness and support, the Washington State Patrol does not accept monetary donations from the public,” said WSP Director of Public Affairs in a statement released Tuesday.

MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026

MOSES LAKE — Christmas and New Years are upon us and while many get the holidays off some college athletes will still have big matchups over the next week. See where your favorite team will be heading this busy holiday week.

Beryl Jeane Moore Kinney

1929 – 2025

Beryl Jeane was born in Wenatchee, WA, May 18, 1929, to parents Eunice Averill (Isenhart) Moore and Kenneth Moore of Wenatchee, Wash. where she was raised. She graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1947. Her happiest memories as a child were made at the family cabin on Lake Wenatchee, where she spent many weekends. She admitted to being a tomboy.

Cecil 'Dick' McNeese

1934 – 2025

Cecil R. McNeese, affectionately known as Dick, was born on November 16, 1934. Following his birth, he was placed in an orphanage located in Seattle. When he was just three weeks old, he was adopted by Cecil B. and Florence Norling McNeese. The couple welcomed Dick into their home in Pasco, Wash., where they began their life together as a family.

Big Sky Now: Griz fall to Cats as Redbirds advance to the FCS Championship

The Big Sky Now panel breaks down a pivotal weekend of Big Sky Conference playoff football, including Montana’s road loss to Montana State in Bozeman and Illinois State’s postseason win that sends the Redbirds deeper into the bracket.

Basin nonprofit CEO appointed to WA Board of Education

OLYMPIA — Sue Kane, CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, has been appointed to the Washington State Board of Education, Position 1, according to an announcement from the SBA. Kane lives in East Wenatchee and runs NCW Tech Alliance with offices throughout North Central Washington, including Moses Lake.

Audit findings follow sentencing of former GCFD 4 chief

WARDEN — Grant County Fire District 4 is instituting new policies for credit card use and use of its petty cash accounts. Fire district officials also have written new policies governing the purchase of equipment following the two audits by the Washington State Auditor’s Office, released Monday.

NCW Tech Alliance to offer investment series

WENATCHEE — There’s a world of great ideas out there, just waiting for a little bit of extra money to make them feasible. At the same time, there are people with a little bit of money who would like to se that money grow along with a great idea. The trick is bringing the two together.

Legals for December, 23 2025

MLHS Pals Club fundraiser deemed a success

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Pals Club gathered together outside of Crumble Cookie on Thursday to raise money for the unified sports programs before the start of the basketball season in January. Mavs Assistant Coach for Unified Sports, Sarah White said the holiday themed fundraiser was a success on all accounts. “It was a lot of fun,” said White. “We had I think four of our unified players show up and a good amount of the community and everyone stopped by.”

Port of Moses Lake to build electrical generation, transmission lines

MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will start construction of electrical transmission lines between port property and Rocky Ford to the north and the port and Connell to the south. Port officials also are working to build electrical generation facilities on port property.

Cougs best Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

BOISE — The Washington State University Cougars (7-6) concluded their season with a win over the Utah State Aggies in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game. The two 6-6 teams faced off in a showdown at 11 a.m. on Monday.

MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2025 Thursday. During the meeting, both the Moses Lake Education Association and district administration discussed the ongoing concern of school day length.