Small sisterhood

Moses Lake Woman’s Club may be few, but they’re making a difference

MOSES LAKE — There may be strength in numbers, but sometimes those numbers are small ones. “We gave 600 diapers, plus other items (to New Hope),” said Margaret Schiffner, president of the 10-member Moses Lake Woman’s Club. “We donated 30 packs of baby wipes and over $273.” The club has had a relationship with New Hope for many years. The signature project for the nationwide General Foundation of Women’s Clubs is domestic violence, and local clubs partner with local domestic violence advocacy organizations. The diaper drive in March was part of a statewide effort by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Washington state, in which more than 12,000 diapers were collected by 24 clubs statewide with a total membership of 303.

Civil Air Patrol prepares to head to California

EPHRATA—The Civil Air Patrol’s Color Guard is preparing to head to California on Saturday for its regional competition. “What we’re going to be doing here is we’re going to be cleaning our rifles, practicing for a uniform build, and reading over the ledger we’re going to practice for the upcoming competition,” said CAP Second Lt. Austyn Miller.

New wildlife feeding ban takes effect in WA amid concerns of CWD

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted new regulations prohibiting the feeding of deer, elk and moose statewide, effective last Friday. This decision comes as a precautionary measure to mitigate the risk of transmitting Chronic Wasting Disease, an always-fatal neurological disease that affects cervids, among Washington’s wildlife populations. The rule was formed in response to the discovery of CWD in Eastern Washington for the first time in 2024. With no known cure for this disease, state officials identified the need to reduce concentrations of cervids at feeding sites, which could accelerate the spread of this and other wildlife diseases.

Groff Elementary 2025-26 plans in the works

MLSD reviews feedback from parents on this year and ideas for next year

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District board met Thursday night for a regular meeting to discuss the feedback the district received from parents at Groff Elementary for next year.

Building permits for May 16, 2025

Building permits for May 16, 2025

Richard Allison Shrum

1944 — 2025

Richard Allison Shrum passed away on May 4th, 2025, at the age of 81, in his home in Moses Lake Washington. Richard was born on March 22, 1944, in Van Nuys, California, and grew up in Burbank, California.

Legals for May, 15 2025

Grant Co. Fairgrounds preparing for busy season

90 days until the Grant County Fair opens with food, competitions and carnival attractions

MOSES LAKE — The days are getting warmer and with the Grant County Fair just around the corner, the fairgrounds team is ramping up its preparations. Fairgrounds Director Jim McKiernan announced upgrades to the facility aimed at enhancing safety and overall visitor experience, while simultaneously addressing a crucial staffing shortage for seasonal positions. The legislature decided to table some bills that could have had impacts on the fairgrounds.

Primary races coming for Adams County offices

RITZVILLE — The job of the Lind mayor and three Lind Town Council seats will be on the primary ballot, and Othello will have at least two new city council members. The filing period for the 2025 election was last week.

Legals for May, 14 2025

Timothy Robert Hepner

May 25, 1954 — March 2, 2025

Timothy Robert Hepner entered into the arms of the Savior he spent his entire life loving and serving on March 2, 2025 at the age of 70. Tim was always so proud of the fact that he was born in Madison, South Dakota on May 25, 1954, into a family of one brother and three sisters, Thomas, Trudy, Preta and Debbie.

Legals for May, 13 2025

Grant Co. Fairgrounds has urgent need of seasonal staff

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fairgrounds is calling for immediate applications for seasonal positions as the county prepares for its busy fair season. Fairgronds Director Jim McKiernan said the organization typically hires four to six seasonal workers each year to help manage the increased workload but has encountered significant challenges in filling these roles for the upcoming season.

ROAD REPORT: Westshore Dr. and Othello roundabout updates

MOSES LAKE — The rebuilding of a 2.1-mile section of Westshore Drive west of Moses Lake has reached the sidewalk stage.

Bigger every year

Moses Lake Spring Fest to dominate Memorial Day weekend

MOSES LAKE — The biggest celebration in Moses Lake’s calendar just keeps getting bigger. Tens of thousands came to McCosh Park for Spring Fest last year. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament fielded 121 teams and there were 472 people at the fun run, said Spring Fest Committee Member Lori Valdez. “The car show had over 200 cars, and they ran out of room,” Valdez said. “They had to turn cars away.”

Occupants evicted from Hiawatha Lake camp

MOSES LAKE — Occupants of an encampment near Moses Lake were notified they were trespassing Wednesday morning and asked to leave by Thursday morning.

Legals for May, 8 2025

Othello receives $1 million capital budget allocation for water reuse facility

OTHELLO — The city of Othello will receive about $1 million from the Washington Senate capital budget for a long-running project for water aquifer storage and recharge.

Applications open for Othello Community Hospital position

OTHELLO — The Othello Community Hospital Board will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday to discuss candidates for an open position on the board.

Legals for May, 7 2025