Moses Lake residents face extended highway disruptions as Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces overnight lane closures on I-405 southbound between mileposts 12 and 10 from September 3-4, continuing through Labor Day. Multiple projects on I-405, SR 20, and SR 9 will cause traffic delays until mid-September, with detours in effect.
City Council approved a $2.5 million project to upgrade aging water infrastructure, aiming to improve service reliability. The decision follows a public meeting on August 25 where residents could comment on a proposed 10% water rate increase. The Council will review the rate hike further at its next meeting.
The Grant County Health District issued an algae bloom advisory near Trinidad Beach and Chinook Park, warning of potential health risks from harmful cyanobacteria. The advisory remains in effect as of this week.
Fifth Avenue reopened Tuesday after a two-day closure between Alder and Division streets for road repairs. Meanwhile, WSDOT projects on SR 14, I-405, and SR 20 began August 26, causing ongoing traffic shifts.
The Moses Lake Sheriff's Office updated its website to include account management features for residents to manage notifications and save form progress. The new system launches this week.
What to watch next: The September 14 deadline for WSDOT's highway projects, the City Council's upcoming decision on water rates, and the algae bloom advisory's duration as summer continues.