Winter temperatures to arrive and stay for a while

MOSES LAKE — All those mild days in November and December? All those 50-degree afternoons? Well, as people may have noticed, that late fall weather is going away, at least for the time being. Joey Clevenger, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Spokane, said weather patterns are starting to push cold air into Eastern and Central Washington.

Weather for the week of Dec. 29, 2025

Weather for the week of Dec. 29, 2025

COLUMN: Group of Five teams should still be in future playoffs

The first round of the 2025 college football playoffs are now behind us. In the blink of an eye the regular season has flown by. In just a couple of weeks, fans will have to await the next season of college football eagerly.

Legals for December, 29 2025

UPDATED: Royal hosts Christmas Tournament

ROYAL – The Royal City Knights hosted their Christmas Tournament on Saturday with teams from around the state, including multiple from the Columbia Basin, coming in to compete. The results of the wrestlers’ overall scores and final matches are below. Full results are available on flowrestling.org.

Shooter opens fire in Wallace, ID

Three wounded before shooter killed

WALLACE — One person is dead and three others were injured following a shooting in downtown Wallace, Idaho Friday afternoon.

Moses Lake man arrested for alleged assault after standoff

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary and fourth-degree assault after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home late Christmas night.

Adams Co. commissioners approve 2026 budget

RITZVILLE — Adams County Commissioners approved a $62.5 million budget Tuesday, the last step in what commission chair Mike Garza said was a difficult job. “It was a tough, drawn-out process,” Garza said. “I think we came up with something that’s as fair as it can be.”

Van Dyke signs contract extension through 2030

SEATTLE — Having led the Huskies to one of the most successful seasons in program history, Washington women's soccer Head Coach Nicole Van Dyke has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season, according to a statement by UW Athletics.

Legals for December, 26 2025

Weekend weather forecast for Dec. 26-29, 2025

Weekend weather forecast for Dec. 26-29, 2025

Freewind Martial Arts awards Joni’s Angels scholarship

MOSES LAKE — On Friday, Freewind Martial Arts and Joni’s Angels partnered together to award a scholarship to 9-year-old Elias Rustin. His thoughts on being named the first recipient were simple. “Really excited,” he said.

Nazarene Church toy swap brings needed Christmas joy

WARDEN — The Moses Lake Nazarene Church’s toy swap was scheduled for two hours Sunday afternoon, but it didn’t last nearly that long. “People were lined up from one o’clock on,” said Kaleigh Sullivan, who organized the event.

Knights claim home victories over the weekend

ROYAL – The Royal Knights earned two victories at home over the weekend with the first being against the Wahluke Warriors on Friday and the second being against Cashmere on Saturday. “I think both nights we played pretty good defense,” said Knights Head Coach Tim Ravet. “The defense seems to be ahead of our offense as far as keeping guys in front and moving the ball.”

Outgoing Othello council members recognized for their work

OTHELLO — Outgoing Othello City Council members were recognized at the last meeting of the year Monday. “It’s been a huge honor in my life, the biggest honor I could ever think of, serving with every single person up here on this council, with past council members and with the staff of the city,” said council member Corey Everett. “We have a phenomenal staff in this city. Not only department heads – it’s everybody. I feel very honored to work with everybody here.”

Legals for December, 24 2025

Othello approves $29M budget for 2026

OTHELLO — The city of Othello is projected to spend about $10.1 million from its general fund in 2026, the biggest part of a $29 million overall budget. Council members approved the 2026 budget earlier this month, and city Finance Director Spencer Williams said budget planning started in late summer.

WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed in a roadside accident near Tacoma Friday. “Though we are grateful for the intended kindness and support, the Washington State Patrol does not accept monetary donations from the public,” said WSP Director of Public Affairs in a statement released Tuesday.

MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 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.

Royal gets two wins over the weekend

ROYAL – The Royal Knights girls basketball team played a home game against the Wahluke Warriors on Friday where they added an 85-26 victory to their season. This matchup was one of two for the Knights over the weekend as they get their season going.