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Warriors baseball season recap
June 9, 2025 6:10 p.m.

Warriors baseball season recap

COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors concluded their baseball season with a successful record of 19-4 and a third-place finish in the state tournament. Head coach Hunter Lee said his team met their expectations for the season.

Gas prices drop slightly in Grant, Adams counties, WA and nationally
June 9, 2025 6:05 p.m.

Gas prices drop slightly in Grant, Adams counties, WA and nationally

MOSES LAKE – Gas prices across the nation saw a slight decrease, including in both Grant and Adams counties and Washington, according to AAA.

I-90 fatality likely suicide
June 9, 2025 5:27 p.m.

I-90 fatality likely suicide

MOSES LAKE – The Washington State Patrol is still investigating a fatality that occurred Sunday afternoon at exit 176 on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake. WSP has since determined that the death was a suicide, said Trooper Ryan Michael, a public information officer for the WSP’s sixth district which includes Moses Lake.

Wanapum fire, near Beverly, burns about 370 acres
June 9, 2025 1:48 p.m.

Wanapum fire, near Beverly, burns about 370 acres

BEVERLY — A wildland fire closed a portion of state Route 243 north of Beverly Burke Road for about four and a half hours Saturday near Wanapum Dam and the Wanapum Village.

Perry, a gentleman with a smile
June 9, 2025 1 p.m.

Perry, a gentleman with a smile

MOSES LAKE – Perry's my name and being suave is my game. I’d like to think so anyhow. I’m a mix of a little bit of everything and weigh in at around 44 pounds. I’m still fairly young at just under two and a half years old.

Tractor trailer fire on SR 17 causes delays
June 9, 2025 9:56 a.m.

Tractor trailer fire on SR 17 causes delays

MOSES LAKE – A tractor trailer carrying cardboard on state Route 17 ignited Monday morning at around 9:30 a.m. just north of Rocky Ford Creek, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.

Mavericks soccer season wrap-up
June 9, 2025 3 a.m.

Mavericks soccer season wrap-up

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks boys soccer team has concluded another season, and signs of growth were felt throughout the year, according to head coach Miguel Segura.

Superintendent Lewis provides update on MLSD finances
June 9, 2025 3 a.m.

Superintendent Lewis provides update on MLSD finances

MOSES LAKE – During the regular Moses Lake School District board meeting held Thursday night, Superintendent Carol Lewis delivered a report weaving together elements of the district’s financial status and academic strategies, leaning into a prior cross-country race analogy for the next four years.

Family Picnic Day to offer free family fun
June 9, 2025 1:15 a.m.

Family Picnic Day to offer free family fun

MOSES LAKE — Now in its third year, the Downtown Moses Lake Association’s Family Picnic Day is hitting its stride. “The food and booth vendors are all going to provide an activity of some sort for kids to do,” said DMLA Director Mallory Miller. One exhibitor will show children how to make a battery out of a penny, Miller said, and another is planning on helping them make hats and T-shirts. The DMLA itself will organize something from picnics of yore: potato races. “I got some potato sacks donated from Simplot,” Miller said. “I’m really excited to see how those go.”

Weather for the week of June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025 1:01 a.m.

Weather for the week of June 9, 2025

Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the morning. Mostly clear evening, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Pedestrian killed on I-90 in Moses Lake area
June 8, 2025 1:54 p.m.

Pedestrian killed on I-90 in Moses Lake area

MOSES LAKE – The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatality that occurred Sunday afternoon which was a one car vs pedestrian collision on 1-90 near exit 175 heading east bound, said Trooper Ryan Michael, a public information officer for the Washington State Patrol’s sixth district which includes Moses Lake. “Traffic is being diverted to the exit and slowly moving,” said Michael. Michael said the WSP will provide a press release providing more information as soon as it is available.

MLFD chief search presenting a challenge
June 7, 2025 6:56 p.m.

MLFD chief search presenting a challenge

MOSES LAKE — Applications will be accepted through June 22 for a new Moses Lake Fire Chief. It’s the second attempt to find a replacement for longtime Chief Brett Bastian, and Fire Administrator Mike Ganz said the process will be different the second time around.

Feasibility study to look at options for MLFD
June 7, 2025 6:31 p.m.

Feasibility study to look at options for MLFD

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials will advertise for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study to determine what changes, if any, would be beneficial for the Moses Lake Fire Department. City officials have been looking at ways to reduce expenses, including a restructuring of the fire department, and Fire Administrator Mike Ganz told Moses Lake City Council members May 23 that his analysis determined the city had three options.

Thursday wildfire burns 105 acres near Quincy
June 7, 2025 5:53 p.m.

Thursday wildfire burns 105 acres near Quincy

QUINCY – A fire started around 3 a.m. Thursday near Road 13 Northwest, east of Adams Road. According to Grant County Fire District 3 Chief David Durfee, the fire was under control at around 105 acres as of 4:53 p.m.

Fire near SR 243 has highway closed
June 7, 2025 5:43 p.m.

Fire near SR 243 has highway closed

WANAPUM VILLAGE – Drivers will have to look for alternate routes along State Route 243 between Beverly and the junction with State Route 26. The Washington Department of Transportation has issued an alert saying the road is closed due to a wildfire in the area.

Ecology expands Washington state’s drought emergency
June 7, 2025 5:24 p.m.

Ecology expands Washington state’s drought emergency

(The Center Square) – On Thursday, the Washington State Department of Ecology expanded its drought emergency to include watersheds in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Lewis, Thurston, Okanagan, Chelan, Clallam, Jefferson and Ferry counties. This expansion was triggered by deteriorating conditions in those areas, including early and rapid snowmelt and dry weather.

Eagles complete inaugural season
June 7, 2025 3:40 p.m.

Eagles complete inaugural season

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Eagles have concluded their first season, finishing with a winning record of 7-5-1 under head coach Tony O’Neel. This was the Eagles first year with a soccer team ever.

Wahluke Warriors baseball season in review
June 7, 2025 3:27 p.m.

Wahluke Warriors baseball season in review

MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors baseball team finished their 2025 season with an overall record of 4-15. “I was really proud of the guys,” said Warriors head coach Chet Bangs. “They filled different roles, stepped up, especially the freshmen, and the senior leadership was really strong.”

Adopt a sweet girl who loves to play
June 6, 2025 12:40 p.m.

Adopt a sweet girl who loves to play

MOSES LAKE – Is your couch missing that furry magic? Do your decorative pillows just not shed enough? Well, we have the perfect solution, adopt Stitches. She is a seven-year-old Siberian husky mix that is a huge cuddle bug and loves to play.

Moses Lake Library cultivates the arts
June 6, 2025 3:30 a.m.

Moses Lake Library cultivates the arts

MOSES LAKE — When Moses Lake was recognized as a creative district in 2022, it was the result of work by multiple agencies and organizations: The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, Columbia Basin Allied Arts and others. One of those was the Moses Lake Public Library. Librarian Connie Baulne serves as a co-chair of the Creative District Committee.