🌱 How a 20-year church project finally wrapped up in Moses Lake
Moses Lake, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Moses Lake? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 20-year church project finally wrapped up in Moses Lake
- How two longtime trustees helped steer Big Bend through turbulent years
- Which Moses Lake intersection is getting a safer crosswalk this month?
Also on today's calendar: Washington State Nonprofit Conference and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 51.
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Moses Lake Adventist Church finished after 20-plus years (bellinghamherald.com) — Moses Lake’s Seventh-day Adventist congregation has finally completed its long-awaited church building on West Valley Road, across from the Grant County Fairgrounds, after more than 20 years of effort. Members describe a series of timely donations, discounted work, and community-supported garage sales that helped finish the sanctuary, which now seats about 300 people and hosted its first service on April 25. 
2. BBCC's Franz and Richards given Trustee Emeritus status (columbiabasinherald.com) — Moses Lake’s Big Bend Community College has honored longtime trustees Anna Franz and Juanita Richards with Trustee Emeritus status for their years of leadership and service. Their work on budgets, accreditation, presidential transitions, and policy helped guide BBCC through enrollment shifts, statewide system changes, and the COVID-19 pandemic, shaping the college experience for local students and families.
3. Road Report: Road construction starting to ramp up (columbiabasinherald.com) — Expect lane closures and sidewalk detours at Knolls Vista Drive and North Stratford Road in Moses Lake as crews build a safer, ADA-compliant crosswalk through May 11. Drivers will also see night work and delays on I-90 between Moses Lake and Vantage as a major repaving project continues.
4. Wheat Line bus starts May 1 linking Pasco, Moses Lake and Spokane (khq.com) — Moses Lake residents now have a new bus option connecting the city with Pasco, Spokane, airports, and other regional hubs via the Wheat Line, starting today. The route stops at the Moses Lake Multimodal Transit Center and links to Grant Transit, making longer trips for work, school, or medical appointments easier without driving.
📸 Around Moses Lake
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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MLSDAC Dental Clinic →
1601 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake
4:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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May Free Family Saturday →
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake
12:00 pm -
Business After Hours - Movement Mortgage
Visit Moses Lake, 420 W Broadway Ave, Suite B & C, Moses Lake
5:00 pm -
Washington State Nonprofit Conference →
Virtual, Tacoma, and Spokane
9:00 am -
Dear Evan Hanson
Moses Lake Highschool Theater -
Moses Lake Prayer Breakfast
Visit Moses Lake, 324 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake
7:00 am -
26th Annual Moses Lake Chamber Golf Scramble- is Sold Out for Golf Teams Sponsorships Still Available
The Links at Moses Pointe, 4524 Westshore Dr. NE, Moses Lake
8:00 am -
Bretz RV & Marine Pasco Grand Opening
Bretz RV & Marine Pasco, 816 N. 28th Ave., Pasco
10:00 am -
Fusion Service →
1601 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake
4:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
📣 Moses Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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West Valley JV Softball @ Moses Lake →
Moses Lake High School, 803 Sharon Ave E, Moses Lake
6:00 pm -
Fusion Breakfast →
1601 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake
3:30 pm -
Business After Hours - Movement Mortgage
Visit Moses Lake, 420 W Broadway Ave, Suite B & C, Moses Lake
5:00 pm -
Dear Evan Hanson
Moses Lake Highschool Theater
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Tuesday May 5
Thursday May 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone gone through Spokane TSA without a Real ID or passport yet and just paid the fine?
We are looking to fly next month and are concerned we don't have enough time to upgrade our IDs. I'm wondering if it adds a lot time or trouble. (Nextdoor Garden Heights)
- Moses Lake School District posted a job opening for Coach - Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ Columbia Middle School (3 Positions) in Moses Lake. Apply here.
- Affordable Automotive Services posted a job opening for Automotive Technician in Moses Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moses Lake here.
Ok Moses Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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