Police Department addresses rumors about upcoming protests, out of town agitators

RUMOR CONTROL:

We are living in unprecedented times (How many times have we said that this year?). As a result, there have been a flood of rumors flying around social media about upcoming protests and busloads of out of town agitators coming into Moses Lak...

Cascade Campground reopens Tuesday, June 2

MOSES LAKE – The City of Moses Lake’s Cascade Campground reopened to the public today, Tuesday, June 2.

Please note the following changes:

• Staff will be screened for potential illness on an ongoing basis.
• Group campsite is not reservable ...

Moses Lake’s city manager has a vision for the town’s future rooted in her past

By Emry Dinman

Columbia Basin Herald

MOSES LAKE — The youngest of seven kids and separated from her oldest sibling by 22 years, Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams was born and raised in Walla Walla.

With four sisters and two brothers, William...

A statement from police Chief Fuhr about George Floyd's death

As a proud member of the law enforcement family for nearly 30 years, watching the events that took place in Minneapolis last week troubled me. The treatment of Mr. Floyd by the Minneapolis police officer is contrary to how officers are trained in Washingt...

Inslee issues Safe Start proclamation for county approach to re-opening

Gov. Jay Inslee issued on Sunday his Safe Start proclamation as the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order expired at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

The governor announced Safe Start — Washington’s Phased Reopening plan on Friday during a press conference ...

Grant County moves to Phase 2 of the Washington state COVID-19 Safe Start Recovery Plan

The below information was provided by the Grant County Health District. 

Grant County Health District was recently notified that their application was approved to move to Phase 2 of the Washington State Safe Start Recovery Plan. With Phase 2 there...

Applications sought to fill Planning Commission vacancy

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Moses Lake City Council has one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Qualified applicants must reside in the city or own property or a business within the city limits. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to review and make re...

City welcomes new museum manager

By Lynne Lynch

Communications & Marketing Specialist

MOSES LAKE – Dollie Boyd transitioned from managing an 1830s-era museum built of brick and wood in Greeneville, Tenn. to the modern Moses Lake Museum & Art Center constructed in...

POSTPONED: Watermain replacement work fromJune 1-3 at Valley/Stratford roads, Stratford/Mart roads

The below project has been postponed. We will post new dates once they become available. 

Name: Watermain replacement

Location: Valley/Stratford roads, Stratford/Mart roads. Work takes place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Dates: Wo...

UPDATE: City Skate Park open, park playgrounds restrooms remain closed