Moses Lake student to perform at music teachers conference

MOSES LAKE — Lydia Jensen will represent Moses Lake at the Washington State Music Teachers Association’s annual conference in Winthrop June 26, according to an announcement from piano instructor Marina Munter. Jensen, a 2023 graduate of Moses Lake High School, is a student of Gracie Payne, according to the announcement. She has been playing piano since she was 5, the announcement said. She took up the violin when she was 10, it said, but time constraints forced her to choose between the two instruments and she picked the piano.

William ‘Willie’ Thomas Lowe

William Thomas Lowe, 94, of Moses Lake, Washington, died Feb. 21, 2023. Willie Lowe was the son of Thomas Lee Lowe and Lillian Lee Lowe (nee Taylor), and loving husband of Donna Patricia “Pat” Lowe (nee Terry). He is survived by his three daughters Cathy (Bruce) Clark, Linda D. Lowe and Terri (Ed) Morrison. He is also survived by four grandchildren Joshua Pittsenbarger, David (Whitney) Pittsenbarger, Jessica Sturgeon (nee Morrison), and James Morrison. Additionally, he is survived by nine great-grandchildren Natalie, Jacob, Shayden, Annaka, Theofilia, Westen, Robert, Michael and Alexander. Willie was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Lillian Lowe, his infant son Robert Thomas Lowe, his wife Pat Lowe, and his sister Norma Lee Mathies (nee Lowe).

James (Jim) Frederick Harris

James (Jim) Frederick Harris, 77, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Jim earned the nickname of “the miracle man” from his medical doctors and hospice nurses after years of coming back from many heart events. Jim was born in 1945 in Yakima, Washington and later moved to Moses Lake where he went to high school and met the love of his life, Merrily Hill, in geometry class. In 1966, while he was attending the University of Washington on a football scholarship, the two were married. He later moved to Moses Lake where their daughter Tricia, and son Robbie were born. His career started at Lad Irrigation, and in 1973 he went to work for Grant County PUD as a journeyman lineman, where he retired after 30 years of service. Jim was a “get-’er-done” kind of guy with a servant's heart.

Harvey Vernier

HARVEY VERNIER, 83, passed away on June 2, 2012 in Spokane, WA as a result of congestive heart failure. He was born Aug. 8, 1928 at Wenatchee, WA and resided with his parents Paul & Imelda (Libey) Vernier on a farm near Ephrata, WA until the family moved to Pullman, WA. He graduated salutatorian from Pullman High School and continued his education at Washington State University where he earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree and a physics degree in 1950. Harvey opened his architectural practice in Moses Lake, WA in 1955 doing commercial and residential buildings. He participated in many community committees including the Moses Lake Citizens Committee on Capital Improvements and the Moses Lake Planning Commission. He was elected to the City Council in 1979 and was appointed in 1980 to the Washington State Board for Community College Education. Harvey was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul & Imelda Vernier; his brother Elry Vernier & sister Carol Vernier Nelson. He is survived by a sister Jean McCandless of Spokane; five nephews & four nieces. A viewing will be held from 1 to 5 PM today (Wednesday) at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman, WA. The graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 1 PM at the Pullman Cemetery. Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, Washington is caring for the family. The family suggests memorial donations in Harvey's name to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com

Raquel Werner

Raquel Liza (Gonzales) Werner passed away on February 14, 2012 in Shoreline, Washington as the result of a prolonged illness. She was thirty-nine (39) years old at the time of her death. Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake, Washington. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11:00 a.m. and a reception to celebrate Raquel's life immediately after. 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.

BMW i8 visits nation's capitol

Car made with Moses Lake carbon fiber

WASHINGTON, D.C.- BMW's newest model from its i-series line of cars, which are all made with carbon fiber manufactured in Moses Lake, was recently showcased in the nation's capitol.

Dennis W. Britton

Dennis Wayne Britton, 81, of Soap Lake, Washington, died Dec. 25, 2023, at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, Washington, of congestive heart failure. He was born in Pasco to Willard “Wayne” and Darlene “Dolly” Britton. He was raised in Kennewick and was a longtime resident of Soap Lake. Dennis honorably served four years in the United States Navy. His careers included TV and electronic repair and working as a long-haul truck driver. The job he was most proud of was as a dam operator/electrician with the Grand Coulee Project Hydroelectric Authority, where he was considered to be very knowledgeable and highly respected in the field. He retired in 2008. Dennis married Shirley Johnson in 1986. During their 37 years together, they enjoyed traveling and would take regular road trips to visit family and friends.

Stanley B. Lancaster

Stanley B. Lancaster, 71, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at Central Washington Hospital on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Church of Moses Lake, (Day Star Gym), 6378 Arnold Dr., Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Investigation of hit and run crash concludes

Police cruiser hit in March

MOSES LAKE - A Washington State Patrol investigation into a March 9 hit and run collision involving a Moses Lake police vehicle confirmed the original version of events.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF MOSES LAKE

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Moses Lake at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 321 South Balsam, (P.O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010.

Peggylee Chillson

Peggylee Chillson, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at the Grape Drive Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Helping the Moses Lake Clinic celebrate 25 years

In an undated article about a new doctor joining the clinic: Clinic adds new doctor: E. Michael Graham, M.D., has joined the staff of the Moses Lake Clinic as a specialist internal medicine. Graham, a Washington native, received his medical degree at the University of Washington. During the past four years, he completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and was chief resident and clinical consultant in internal medicine programs. Graham's areas of special professional interest include nutrition and fitness, endrocrinology, electrolytes and renal disease, as well as intensive care medicine.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Constitution Party of Washington State, pursuant to RCW 29A.56.620, will hold a convention for the purpose of selecting electors and nominating candidates for President and Vice President of the United States on July 1, 2016, 3:00pm at Civic Center Park, 411 South Balsam Street in Moses Lake, WA.

Aimee Hurst

Aimee Hurst of Moses Lake, Washington passed away on April 20, 2022.

Pelosi and Mnuchin plan last-ditch meeting on virus relief

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin planned to meet face to face for the first time in more than a month Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief.

WSU Center for Entrepreneurship hires new executive director

PULLMAN - Paul Warner, an experienced business owner, digital marketer, and consultant, has been appointed executive director of the Washington State University Center for Entrepreneurship in the Carson College of Business. He officially began director duties Feb. 19.

Corinne Hundtoft-Casey

Mrs. Corinne Hundtoft-Casey, 75, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Birchview Memory Care in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

Paula R. Garcia

Paula R. Garcia, our beloved mother passed away on Saturday June 16, 2012 at her home in Moses Lake, Washington surrounded by her loving and caring family.  Paula was born in Pearsall, Texas April 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Filiberto Rodriguez and Octaviana Castillo. She was a life-long resident of Moses Lake, Washington.

Warden earns spot in playoffs

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