Sheriff investigates Cascade Valley shooting

One dead, one left with bullet in head

TOURISM FUNDS

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Doris Mary Swanstrom

Doris Mary Swanstrom, 84, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her home in Moses Lake, Washington.

Mark Murray Wilson

Feb. 8, 1961 – Aug. 18, 2025

Mark Murray Wilson, beloved father, grandfather, brother, son, husband, and friend, passed away on Aug. 18, 2025, at the age of 64. He was born Feb. 8, 1961, to Geraldine (Murray) and Jerry Wilson. Raised in Moses Lake, Mark was known for his adventurous spirit and his love for life. As a young man, he was a bit of a wild child who loved baseball and loved his friends, always exploring and making memories that would last a lifetime. He married his junior high sweetheart, Lisa Gibson, in 1982 and together they raised four daughters Tiffany, Nichol, Courtney and Brittney. Throughout his life, family was at the heart of everything he did. He worked hard to provide for his family and was a proud and dedicated father.

Janet 'Jan' Marie Benavidez

April 23, 1938 – October 24, 2015

April 23, 1938 – October 24, 2015

Janet 'Jan' Marie Benavidez

April 23, 1938 – October 24, 2015

April 23, 1938 – October 24, 2015

HERE'S THE BEEF

MOSES LAKE - For the first time, beef roasts were part of Second Harvest Food Bank's delivery in Moses Lake.

NOTICE

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife intends to rehabilitate the Pillar-Widgeon Lake Chain (Pillar, Snipe, Cattail, Gadwall, Poacher, Lemna, Shoveler, Sago, Hourglass, and Widgeon Lakes), Upper Hampton, Lower Hampton, Hen, and Marie Lakes and the Hampton Slough Complex in Grant County beginning October 23rd, 2013.

Patrick Patterson

Patrick Patterson, 75, died June 13, 2023, in Moses Lake, Washington. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata, Washington.

Lela Edna (Howe) Bartley Clover

Lela Edna (Howe) Bartley Clover was born September 18, 1934 in Buckeye, AZ to Frank Henry and Elva Rebecca (Maxwell) Howe. She passed away October 25, 2012 at home in Moses Lake, WA after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.

Conner Patrick Boss

Conner Patrick Boss, 26, of Moses Lake, Washington passed away Dec. 5, 2021.

BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 12-20

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas out there, and there are holiday goings-on galore in the Basin. Here are a few things to make your spirits bright:

Washington photographer subject of museum lecture

Asahel Curtis was well-known for his photography, but he did a lot more, biographer says Asahel Curtis

MOSES LAKE — Pioneering Washington photographer Asahel Curtis, and his role in developing Washington, will be the subject of a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Moses Lake Civic Auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St.

Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX spreads in Kansas, Oklahoma

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems spread Thursday to the airplane parts-maker's plants in Oklahoma amid the widening fallout in its home state of Kansas caused by the halt in production of the troubled Boeing 737 MAX.

Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX spreads in Kansas, Oklahoma

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems spread Thursday to the airplane parts-maker's plants in Oklahoma amid the widening fallout in its home state of Kansas caused by the halt in production of the troubled Boeing 737 MAX.

Scott Allen Adair

Scott Allen Adair passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at his home in Moses Lake, Washington at the age of 52.

Ora "Maxine" Marey

In loving memory of Ora "Maxine" Marey, 92. Maxine passed peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Union Gap, Washington. She was born December 1, 1921 to Robert and Elva Bridges. She was a long time resident of Warden, Washington where she lived until her retirement from the Warden School District as the head cook of the cafeteria. Mrs. Marey was well known in Warden for her fabulous meals, craft projects and annual yard sale. Shortly after retirement, she moved to Moses Lake then later to the Yakima Valley.

The power of prayer

MOSES LAKE — Anyone can be a healer.

NEWS BITES: Aug. 19, 2024

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department put out a statement that the crime rate in the city is down 27.3% for 2023.

Leon Gordon Sr.

Leon Gordon, Sr., 84, Centralia resident and former longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Sharon Care Center in Centralia, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2011 at Kayser's Chapel. Burial will be at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. 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. Leon was born on June 21, 1927 in Norphlet, Arkansas son of the late Gus and Mary Lou (Reedy) Gordon. He was raised in Louisiana. Leon retired from American National Can in 1989 in Kent, Washington and moved with his wife, Clara, to Moses Lake. Clara passed away in 2004 and Leon continued to live in Moses Lake until 2005. He has resided in California and Centralia.