MLHS Class of ’62

Still calling Moses Lake 'home' after six decades

MOSES LAKE — They came from all over to share memories and see old friends. “We call ourselves the Spirits of ’62 because we are very spirited,” said Marilynn Hansen, a member of the Moses Lake High School Class of 1962 and one of the organizers of the class’s 60th reunion gathering last week. “We've had a reunion every five years since our 30th.” Wednesday, Sept. 14, found them gathering in the Moses Lake Civic Center — a building designed by Seattle-based architectural firm Miller Hull, whose founding partner Robert Hull grew up in Moses Lake and graduated from MLHS in 1963 — to swap stories and renew old friendships and spend some time together. “Tonight we’re expecting about 50 or 60 people,” Hansen said. “A lot of us went to kindergarten together.” ...

Perry J. Miller

Perry J. Miller of Chewelah, Washington died Monday, June 20, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Chewelah. He was 90 years old.

Basin Briefs for Dec. 4, 2019

Heavy traffic expected in the Leavenworth area this weekend

EPHRATA — The Ephrata, Quincy and Soap Lake police departments will participate in the annual Shop With a Cop program at the Ephrata Walmart.

Two young women named Sandra earn top honors at Wahluke

MATTAWA - Sandra Medrano and Sandra Sanchez walked off with the highest honors at senior awards night at Wahluke High School on May 23.

Isaac Young Trinnaman

May 6, 2014 - January 3, 2015

May 6, 2014 - January 3, 2015

Sharon Kay Svopa

May 31, 1943 – April 11, 2016

Frederick Joe Hardenburgh

Frederick Joe Hardenburgh died on April 11, 2008, at Sunbridge Care Center in Moses Lake as a result of complications from Diabetes and Kidney Disease.

Moses Lake Lowe's helps MDA

Generates $35,717 for charity

MOSES LAKE — With other regional stores, the Moses Lake Lowe’s and its customers helped raise $35,717 in Shamrocks Against Dystrophy donations.

Karl Marks

Shirley A. Kvamme

A spirited and loving heart departed this earth as Shirley Kvamme passed away on August 23rd. Shirley was known for her forthright and often outspoken nature and, of course, the twinkle in her eye. She was devoted to her family, her church, and this community.

Trish A. Reiber Murphy

Trish A. Reiber Murphy, 50, a resident of Warden, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital as a result of a motorcycle accident. Services are pending and will be announced when set. 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.

Man sentenced in shooting case

A Quincy man previously convicted of felonies has been sentenced to 31 months in prison after pleading guilty in a case that involved shooting at a man who had shot at his car and picking up the casings to hide evidence from the police.

Saxon Fleming

February 21, 1930 – December 4, 2015

February 21, 1930 – December 4, 2015

Grant Co. seeks tourism funding applicants

EPHRATA - The Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee announced in a press release that they are seeking grant applicants for qualifying tourism-promotion campaigns for events only. The application period is open from October 3 through 21. The release states applications must be received in the County Commissioners Office no later than 5 p.m., on Oct. 21. Postmark for mailed in applications must be prior to 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 21. Late applications will not be accepted.

Robert Henry Padilla

Aug. 25, 1956 — March 6, 2024

Robert Henry Padilla, a compassionate, loving, spirited father, friend, spouse and world's greatest Papa, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at home, at the age of 67.

Susan Pearl Kilpatrick

A daughter, a wife, and a mother; lost but who lives on in memory. Susan Pearl Kilpatrick passed away March 1, 2013 at the University of Washington Medical Center from complications following a nine year battle with cancer. Her husband, Jess Kilpatrick, was at her side as she passed. A lifelong resident of Moses Lake, Washington, she was 52 years old.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus; aide says he's in 'good spirits'

WASHINGTON (AP) — HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus; aide says he's in 'good spirits.'

Olga Rodriguez

Olga Rodriguez - Edinburg/Moses Lake, WA - 55

Virginia M. Curtis

Virginia M. Curtis, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident and a woman of great faith, joined her Lord and heavenly family on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation. A memorial service will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1020 S. A. St., Moses Lake at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Lonnie Toler

Lonnie Toler, 53, a resident of Soap Lake, Washington, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Curlew, Washington, doing what he loved to do more than anything else - deer hunting.