Boys & Girls Clubs honored with Turnip the Beet! Award

MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin has brought home yet another prize, having received the Turnip the Beet! For 2024. “This is one I’ve been working toward for the last three years since I started, so I was really excited,” said the club’s Operations Director Cecily Hendricks. “(We’ve been) revamping our food program and it’s taken some time but I feel like we’re finally there.”

'A nice destination'

Par 71 looks to bring another fine dining option to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — When it’s finished, folks won’t recognize the former clubhouse at the Lakeview Golf and Country Club. “It’s going to be a nice destination,” said Shanel Halley, who owns Par 71 with her husband Tanner. “When we get it all put together, we’ll have a nice restaurant with a nice golf course, and it’s going to be one of the places to come in Washington.”

Mavericks Eli Anderson competes at Fargo National Championship

MOSES LAKE — On July 14, Mavericks boys wrestler Eli Anderson competed in the Fargo National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota. While he did not get the outcome he hoped for, Anderson feels like it was a valuable experience. “The tournament itself was really big, and there was a lot of good talent there from across the nation, and so I felt like just being there was really special and unique. I learned a lot as well,” Anderson said.

Sixers 14U fall in Meltdown championship

MOSES LAKE — Last weekend, Central Washington Sixers 14U baseball competed in the Moses Lake Meltdown tournament. Despite falling short in the championship game, head coach Rey Lopez said his players played some of their best baseball all summer. “We lost the championship game, but it was probably one of our best games of the season,” he said. “Overall, I was really pleased with everyone's performance. You know, they didn't give up. They played really hard ... the boys improved individually, and it showed; they played with heart.”

Legals for July, 22 2025

One dead, one injured in Sunday evening shooting

EPHRATA – One man is dead and another is being held at the Grant County Jail after a shooting at about 7:40 p.m. at the Hawk Fuel station in Ephrata Sunday. Investigators say the incident began with an altercation at the fuel pumps that led to gunfire.

Fuel prices decrease nationally, locally

MOSES LAKE — There was a slight decrease in gas prices across the nation, including in Washington state and Grant County, according to AAA. The Adams County average remains the same as last week.

STUDIO BASIN: Railroads, MLSD budget and the conclusion of baseball

On this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discusses the potential of the Columbia Basin Railroad being sold. The railroad runs from Connell to Ephrata, going through Warden and Moses Lake. Schweizer also discussed REC Silicon and what the company may do with its Moses Lake facility.

Sara Belle Falconer

1966 – 2025

Sara Belle Falconer, 58, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida. Born December 19, 1966, in Moses Lake, Washington, she was the beloved daughter of Gilbert George Falconer and Marjorie Ellen Falconer (Kays).

Harley Ottmar

1927 – 2025

Harley Ottmar, 97, of Moses Lake passed away at Samaritan Hospital on July 16, 2025. Harley was born in Wheeler, Washington, on October 30, 1927, to Christ and Pauleen Ottmar.

Dumplin' looking for a home

Hey there sugar-britches. My name's Dumplin' and I'm likely the cutest thing you'll see today. I'm not braggin' darlin', I just know what I bring to the table – adorableness. I'm just a touch over two years old and about 44 pounds. I enjoy lots of love from my people and a chance to play and snuggle as needed. Biscuits are, of course, always welcome. I've been spayed, so there's no worry about me having pups if you adopt me. My shots are also all up to date and I'm just ready to have fun with my peeps. Find out more about me and my fellow four-legged friends at grantcountybanimaloutreach.org. If you're unsure about adopting, but still want to help out, click the "donate" link at the top of the website.

Creative pizza pies

Moses Lake's Slices restaurant brings artisan pizza and other treats to patrons

MOSES LAKE — A family-owned establishment, Slices, is carving out an unusual niche in the local dining scene. Co-owners Becky and John Boyer took a leap of faith during the pandemic, transforming their post-COVID uncertainty into a business that celebrates community and culinary creativity, Becky said. "After COVID, we found ourselves in an unexpected situation. My husband John and I decided to open our restaurant, Slices, which kind of just landed in our lap," Becky said.

Training the next generation at Basin Karate

MOSES LAKE — After announcing his retirement back in 2021, Shihan Terry Stone has returned to teaching classes again at Basin Karate in Moses Lake. Since then, he has had to somewhat alter the way he teaches but wants to instill the same lessons that he’s been giving since starting his lessons in the Basin 35 years ago. “Sometimes I get frustrated I’m not able to move like I used to,” Stone said. “I’m 72, but I just love to teach. It gives me something to do, something that I love. It’s not a job, it’s a joy.”

Average Joes become Moses Lake lower division champs

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Men’s softball league held division games Thursday evening at Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex. The lower division entered the championship round and the upper division decided who will play in the championships on Friday. “It’s just nice to get the buddies together,” said Nick Overland, the coach for the Average Joes. “It’s nice to interact with other teams, make new friends.”

Kicking it in McCosh Park

MOSES LAKE — On Friday, Freewind Martial Arts held the third and final seminar of a three-part series in McCosh Park. According to Freewind Manager and Assistant Instructor Brandi Guertin, the seminars were a success. “I'm really happy about the success. Everybody that came got more than what we had anticipated them getting out of it, to witness the growth and the confidence; that's why we do this,” she said.

REC Silicon to appoint new board of directors in August

No new information on future of silane facility in Moses Lake that closed in January.

MOSES LAKE — An offer from the biggest shareholder in REC Silicon to buy all outstanding shares has been accepted by the company’s board of directors. “On 11 July, (Anchor AS) announced that it had received acceptances which, together with shares held by (the Hanwa Group), represented 43.94% of the issued and outstanding shares in (REC Silicon),” according to a REC Silicon press release. “On 14 July, (Anchor AS) announced that the voluntary offer had been completed and that a mandatory offer will be launched within the deadline set out in the Norwegian Securities Act.”

Moses Lake Police Department logs for July 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.

Weather for the week of July 21, 2025

Weather for the week of July 21, 2025

Legals for July, 21 2025

Dan Newhouse advised not to hold public events after man arrested for making death threats against GOP congressman, his staff

WASHINGTON — Just about every time Rep. Dan Newhouse posts on Facebook, the comments start pouring in with the same question from his constituents across central Washington. “When is your next public meeting??? Would love to ask some questions!” one person wrote under a post celebrating the Grand Coulee Dam’s anniversary on Wednesday. “In the area yet again and STILL no time for a Town Hall,” another commented after the Republican lawmaker posted photos from an event in Richland on July 10.