Moses Lake City Council voted this week to adopt revised park plans featuring new playground equipment and accessible pathways, alongside a decision to install a traffic signal at 4th Ave and Main St to improve safety and traffic flow.
The Council also approved $125,000 in budget amendments for park improvements and street repairs, following a September 22 finance town hall hosted by the Moses Lake School District to discuss the 2026-27 budget.
Vantage Bridge will undergo single-lane closures and 9-foot width restrictions starting October 26, affecting eastbound and westbound traffic near Ellensburg and George. The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) also announced plans to replace older buses with battery-powered models for sustainability.
The Moses Lake School Board saw Vice Chair Paul Hill resign after five years, citing a move to Idaho, with the board now seeking to fill the vacancy. Meanwhile, the City Council approved a new permit for a church festival, allowing parade activities but restricting other events.
On the public safety front, the Grant County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management updated preparedness guidelines, while police sought public assistance after a shooting near Moses Lake roads left a 17-year-old with a leg injury. A missing 70-year-old man, Richard Johnson, was reported after his pickup was found near an irrigation canal on Pinto Ridge Road.
What to watch next: The September 22 school budget town hall will be a key opportunity for residents to engage with the district's financial planning, and the Vantage Bridge lane restrictions starting October 26 will impact regional commuters.