Fire near Mart Road burns about one acre

MOSES LAKE — A fire near the shore of Moses Lake Sunday afternoon only burned about an acre, but difficult terrain kept Moses Lake Fire Department crews on the scene for a while. “We’re really lucky we were able to keep it to one acre. Access to that location is really tricky,” said Heather Kok, CARES coordinator for the MLFD.

Slight decrease in WA, Grant and Adams counties fuel

MOSES LAKE – Washington, Grant and Adams counties saw a slight decrease in average fuel prices this week. However, national prices both saw a slight increase, according to AAA. “With oil prices posting a modest uptick last week, the national average price of gasoline also inched slightly higher, with just over half of U.S. states seeing increases, while nearly two dozen saw declines,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “As we approach the midpoint of the summer driving season, gasoline inventories remain just below average, while diesel inventories are considerably tighter — keeping upward pressure on diesel prices”

Brittney Sykes scores 10 of her 19 in 4th, Mystics beat Storm 74-69

SEATTLE (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 10 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, Sonia Citron added 17 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 74-69 on Sunday. Kiki Iriafen finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for Washington (11-10) and her six double-doubles this season are tied with Chamique Holdsclaw for franchise's single-season rookie record.

Richard Jaeger

1948 – 2025

Richard Arthur Jaeger, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Olympia, Washington, just one day after celebrating his 77th birthday.

Tom Frederickson

Tom Frederickson passed away May 26, 2025, in Yakima, Washington.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL Pos. 5: Jim Perez

MOSES LAKE – In the race for the Moses Lake City Council Position 5, Jim Perez said he's positioning himself as a candidate focused on the community’s future, drawing from his extensive business background and deep-rooted connections to the area, he said. "How I believe I'm prepared for the role for City Council is I’ve been a business leader for over 25 years," Perez said, addressing how his management experience has shaped his approach to public service. "You learn all about priorities, budgeting and managing people, which is crucial because you're dealing with the needs of a whole community."

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL Pos. 5: Joel Graves

MOSES LAKE – Joel Graves is a candidate for Position 5 on the Moses Lake City Council and has a background that encompasses both public service and private industry. Graves said he aims to address the most pressing issues facing Moses Lake, including public safety, affordable housing and economic development. “I am very hopeful about our city, and I love Moses Lake, and I think that we sell ourselves short so often as a city,” Graves said. “There's a lot of negative stigma about Moses, mostly on Facebook. We have problems, of course, but what city doesn't have issues. We have great resources here. We have plenty of land, and we have a relatively low cost of living. We have people, employers, who actually want to move here, and we should celebrate that. So, I'm very hopeful about our city, and I plan to be here like I want my great-grandkids to be here.”

Dent, Franz say bipartisan support led to progress in WA wildfire response

MOSES LAKE – Getting anything done in politics takes solid relationships and the ability to reach across political divides, regardless of how partisan the overall conversation is. Former Washington Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, a Democrat, and local State Representative Tom Dent, a Republican, and their successes in advancing wildfire management are a prime example of that, they say. “Everything, from what I learned and how quickly we were able to make the changes and get results, is based on relationships,” Franz said in a late June interview. “It’s based on valuing other people’s opinions and their experience and their expertise.”

Moses Lake youth arrested for possessing explicit images of children

MOSES LAKE — A 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention Friday for possessing images of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct after a search of his phone in connection with an unspecified homicide case.

Huskies’ Ozuna ready for Big Bend baseball

OTHELLO – In the top of the fifth inning of the regional game of the Othello Huskies versus WF West Kal El Ozuna made a play he said he will never forget. Two Huskies inch away from second and third base as he steps up to bat. “We were down five to zero to start the game out, and we just kept clawing our way back,” he said.

‘My cup runneth over’

Psalms 23 offers coffee with a dash of hope and a pinch encouragement

MOSES LAKE — The 23rd Psalm is one of the best-known passages in the Bible, filled with assurances of God’s protection and favor. That’s what Larisa Vorobey had in mind when she opened her new business. “I lost my mom, and then my baby, and then I found myself navigating life as a single mom, (all) within six months,” said Vorobey, owner of Psalms 23, a new coffee shop in Moses Lake. “There were moments I didn’t think I would make it through, but even in the darkest times, God was with me. So, Psalms 23 became a promise I held on to.”

Weather for the week of July 14, 2025

Weather for the week of July 14, 2025

MLPD blotter for July 14, 2025

The reports below were provided by the police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Legals for July, 14 2025

Brush fire burns near Moses Lake Walmart

UPDATE: The fire was extinguished about 7 p.m. MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Fire Department crews were summoned to a small fire behind the Moses Lake Walmart, 1005 North Stratford Road, at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday. As of 5:30 p.m., crews are still on the scene of the fire, estimated at one to two acres. Updates will be added as the story develops.

Sixers 14U tie, win in Saturday play

ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington Sixers 14U baseball team played two games in the Clash of Kittitas tournament Saturday. They tied in their first game and took home a win in their second. Center fielder and pitcher, Cash Curtis said they had to wake up in the first game. “The first game was really bad. Nobody was awake. We woke up in the second half of the first game and we just carried the energy to the second game,” he said.

MLSD granted temporary water exemption by city council

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 3071 during its regular meeting Tuesday. The ordinance grants the Moses Lake School District a temporary exemption from citywide irrigation restrictions, allowing district officials to irrigate sports fields as necessary through November 15. "We are grateful to the City of Moses Lake for partnering with us to find a proactive, commonsense solution," said MLSD Superintendent Carol Lewis. "This ordinance reflects a shared commitment to our community’s priorities—fiscal responsibility, student safety, and the preservation of public spaces."

Columbia Basin Martial Arts Guide

COLUMBIA BASIN – For those looking for a new hobby or a way to stay active, there are plenty of martial arts dojos, dojangs and studios Basin residents can join. Readers who know of a martial arts studio that was not included can email that group’s information to [email protected].

BASIN BOX SCORE: Soap Lake 3-on-3, collegiate athlete updates, and BMX

COLUMBIA BASIN – On this week's episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition. The reporters also discuss how local athletes have been faring at the collegiate level and a BMX rider who is heading abroad. Check out this week’s episode here: http://bit.ly/44QM2am

Chipper Chippy looking for a fun home

MOSES LAKE – Chippy is a playful boy who loves playing with toys on a string. He will truly impress anyone with the jumps he will complete to catch the flying toy. He is around nine months old, small and ready for a permanent person to play with him. He is vaccinated and neutered. If you want this chipper cat, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”