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Moses Lake
Grant County, Washington
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Paraeducator Career Fair planned for next week to help fill support roles at MLSD
Moses Lake School District will hold a paraeducator career fair on Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Vanguard Academy, aiming to fill about 20 open positions. Applicants can meet school staff, get help with applications…
WEATHER Nov. 10 through 16, 2026
Les prévisions météorologiques pour la période du 10 au 16 novembre 2026 sont présentées dans un bulletin local. La photo associée montre un héron sur un quai de Moses Lake, lundi matin, selon Debbie Jansen. Aucun…
Moses Lake Woman Pleads Guilty to Cat Tree Assault
A 27-year-old Moses Lake woman, Jose A. Martinez Vela, has pleaded guilty to second-degree domestic violence assault. According to ONE News, the charges stem from a December 2025 incident where the defendant struck her…
Moses Lake Man Accused of Car Theft, Knife Threats
A Moses Lake man is accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz, slashing another vehicle’s tires and threatening a man with a knife during a dispute over who owned the luxury car. The allegations appear in newly filed court…
Moses Lake Man Accused of Firing at Five in Drive-By
Cassius James Olveda, 26, was charged Monday with five counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon after investigators say he fired at a vehicle carrying five people in Moses Lake. The shooting followed a…
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ICE agents spotted near Dutch Bros, Walgreens in Moses Lake
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were observed conducting operations near a commercial area on North Stratford Road in Moses Lake on Friday afternoon. Local authorities confirmed the federal activity…
Dog dies, person injured in early morning mobile home fire in Moses Lake
A mobile home fire in Moses Lake early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a dog and minor injuries to one resident. The Moses Lake Fire Department responded to the blaze on Road H around 4 a.m., successfully…
Moses Lake Fire Destroys Home, Injures Resident, Kills Dog
A mobile home was destroyed in an early Sunday morning fire near Moses Lake, Washington. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the structure engulfed in flames. One resident sustained minor injuries during…
1 person injured, dog found dead in Moses Lake mobile home fire
A mobile home in Moses Lake was destroyed by fire on Sunday, leaving one person injured and a dog dead. The City of Moses Lake Fire Department responded to the scene around 4:00 PM to find the structure fully engulfed…
Minor injuries, mobile home destroyed in Moses Lake fire Sunday
A mobile home in Cascade Valley was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning, according to the Moses Lake Fire Department. One person sustained minor injuries, and a dog was killed in the blaze. Firefighters managed to…
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Moses Lake Schools Plan to Demolish North Elementary, Vacate Larson Heights
The Moses Lake School District has announced plans to demolish North Elementary and vacate Larson Heights Elementary as part of a major construction project. According to Resolution 2027-03, the district intends to…
Man Charged in 2021 Moses Lake Crash That Killed Othello Man
Grant County prosecutors have filed a vehicular homicide charge against an East Wenatchee man in connection with a 2021 head-on collision near Moses Lake. The crash resulted in the death of a 74-year-old Othello man…
AI Data Centers Face Election Backlash; Washington Impact
The artificial intelligence industry is facing increased political scrutiny following midterm election results that saw voters support restrictions on data center development. Concerns over electricity consumption…
Dent leads Garcia in 13th District race
Incumbent Republican Representative Tom Dent maintains a significant lead in the race for Washington's 13th Legislative District. With 66.47% of the vote counted as of November 4, Dent leads Democratic challenger Juan…
McKinney confident as lead holds in 4th Congressional District race
Republican Amanda McKinney maintains a lead in the race for Washington's 4th Congressional District, holding approximately 54% of the vote against Democrat John Duresky. With tens of thousands of ballots still pending…
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Police: Moses Lake Man Puts Knife To Woman's Throat, Pepper-Sprays Another During Home Invasion
A Moses Lake man was arrested following a violent home invasion. According to local police, the suspect held a knife to a woman's throat and used pepper spray on another individual during the incident. Authorities are…
Police: Moses Lake Man Holds Knife to Woman's Throat
A 25-year-old Moses Lake man, Kyle Jeffrey Wallo, was arrested following a violent home invasion on November 1. Police report that Wallo allegedly pepper-sprayed two residents and held a knife to a woman's throat while…
Obituary: Fujiye Sasaki (Fudge) Tokunaga 1923 - 2026
Fujiye Sasaki Tokunaga, known as Fudge, passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 103. Born in Orting, Washington, she experienced life in an internment camp during World War II before returning to build a life in…
Moses Lake police seek suspect in bank fraud case
The Moses Lake Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a bank fraud case. On October 15, 2026, the individual allegedly used a fake passport to withdraw a significant…
BREAKING: Joshua Thompson Leads Deanna Martinez in Legislative District 13 State House Race
Republican Joshua Thompson is currently leading Democrat Deanna Martinez in the race for Washington’s 13th Legislative District, Position 2. With 52.44% of the vote compared to Martinez's 45.16%, Thompson holds a lead…
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BREAKING: Moses Lake voters favor public safety sales tax increase in Proposition No. 1
Early election results indicate that Moses Lake voters are supporting Proposition No. 1, a proposed sales tax increase for public safety. With 54.91% of the vote in favor, the measure would raise the city's sales tax…
Unhoused residents in Moses Lake say they face harassment despite acts of kindness from community
Unhoused residents in Moses Lake report a complex reality of living without stable housing, describing a mix of community support and harassment. While some residents provide essential items like food and clothing…
Moses Lake retail employees report rising shoplifting, significant financial losses
Employees at retail stores in Moses Lake, Washington, report a significant increase in shoplifting incidents, leading to substantial financial losses for local businesses. Staff members say they are forced to spend…
MLSD highlights STOPit app as tool for reporting safety concerns
The Moses Lake School District is encouraging students and parents to utilize the STOPit reporting platform to anonymously share concerns regarding school safety, bullying, and student well-being. District officials…
Fake Passport Used in Big Moses Lake Bank Withdrawl
The Moses Lake Police Department is searching for a woman accused of using a fake passport to withdraw a large sum of money from a victim's bank account on October 15. Authorities confirmed that while passports are…
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Moses Lake police seek help identifying woman in bank fraud case
The Moses Lake Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a woman suspected of bank fraud. According to police, the suspect used a fraudulent passport on October 15, 2026, to withdraw a significant…
CBAA Premier Series offers music, ballet and comedy
Columbia Basin Allied Arts has announced its 49th Premier Series, focusing on high-prestige performances for the upcoming season. The lineup features soul legend Booker T. Jones, who will perform at the Wallenstien…
SGL Carbon Sells Former Moses Lake Plant for $70 Million
SGL Carbon has finalized a $70 million agreement to sell its former carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Moses Lake to a U.S. investment firm, Refactor Moses Lake LLC. The deal includes the property, buildings, and…
Saudi Arabia Approves Greenpoint as Aircraft Repair Station
Greenpoint, an aircraft maintenance and modification facility based in Moses Lake, has officially received certification from Saudi Arabia's aviation regulator. The approval follows a successful on-site inspection of…