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In today's newsletter:
- What’s changing under Moses Lake teachers’ new three-year contract?
- How much are Grant County gas prices really dropping this week?
- Free kids’ fishing day coming to Moses Lake’s Cascade Park in 2026
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 53, low: 40.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Moses Lake School Board unanimously approves union contract (columbiabasinherald.com) — Moses Lake teachers are back in classrooms after the school board unanimously approved a new three-year contract with the Moses Lake Education Association following a five-day strike. The deal boosts classroom supply money, special education funding, and professional development support while slightly increasing district costs, which officials say are already budgeted. Limits on required after-hours meetings were also tightened to protect teachers’ time. 
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• Average fuel prices drop locally, statewide and nationally (thenewstribune.com) — Drivers in Moses Lake and the rest of Grant County are finally seeing some relief at the pump, with average gas prices down to about $4.04 a gallon. Prices have fallen for weeks across Washington and the nation, with Adams County dipping below $4 and the national average sliding under $3 for the first time in four years.
• Kids, Families, and Communities Together Through BAM Trail Fishing with 4 to 4 ever inc (bassanglermag.com) — Moses Lake families can look forward to a free kids’ fishing event at Cascade Park on May 31, 2026, hosted by the BAM Trail and nonprofit 4 To 4 Ever, Inc. Kids can get gear, learn from pro anglers, and join a fun derby with prizes. Organizers are also seeking donations and sponsors to help equip at least 50 young anglers.
📸 Around Moses Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moses Lake
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- Fusion Breakfast
1601 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake
4:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Pottery Painting: Vintage Santa & Mrs. Claus Mug
Museum and Art Center , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
1:00 pm - Pottery Painting: Ornaments
Museum and Art Center , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
4:30 pm - Bells on Basin - Ephrata
Visit Moses Lake Ephrata, WA - Sand Scorpion ORV Group - Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Run
Visit Moses Lake , 324 S Pioneer Way , Moses Lake
8:00 am - Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
Frontier Middle School Gym , 517 W 3rd Ave , Moses Lake
10:00 am - Legislative Send-Off
City Council Chambers , 401 S Balsam St , Moses Lake
6:30 pm - Painting through History: Abstract Expressionism
Museum and Art Center , 401 S. Balsam St. , Moses Lake
10:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Columbia Basin Foundation Festival of Trees
Columbia Basin Foundation , 101 Basin St NW , Ephrata
9:00 am - Soap Lake's Open Mic Night
Soap Lake Community & Senior Center , 121 2nd Ave SE , Soap Lake
5:00 pm - Christmas in Washington presents Celtic Christmas
Wallenstein Theater Tickets available at Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce
7:00 pm - Bells on Basin - Ephrata
Visit Moses Lake Ephrata, WA
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There's lots of water over roads right now and some cities and counties may not be able to get road closed signs up fast enough.
First, if you see a road closed sign, don't go around it. It's there for your protection. A flooded road may have hidden dangers such as washed out… (Nextdoor ) - TPT Trails Planning Team was just informed about Sullivan Dam:
There is an ADA loading platform that allows folks with disabilities to load into a boat prior to launching. We are interested in having one on… (Nextdoor The Basin)
- Moses Lake Education Association members overwhelmingly approved their new contract with the school district, voting% in favor of ratification... (X: KAPPKVEW)
- Moses Lake School District could have a finalized teaching contract as early as Wednesday night as the tentative agreement moves forward with the... (X: KREM2)
- DND Groups, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Moses Lake. Apply here.
- Big Bend Community College posted a job opening for FT Faculty - Aviation Instructor in Moses Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moses Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Soap Lake
- Soap Lake council discusses hiring freeze, legal counsel (thenewstribune.com)
- Quincy Police Department Logs as of Dec. 9, 2025 (columbiabasinherald.com)
Quincy
- Fruit Cake (100-year-old recipe) (qvpr.com)
- Christmas lights, pictures with Santa signal arrival of holiday season in Quincy (thenewstribune.com)
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