🌱 How are Moses Lake fans getting ready for the World Cup?
Moses Lake, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Moses Lake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Moses Lake fans getting ready for the World Cup?
- Investigators still seek answers in 24‑year‑old Moses Lake Jane Doe case
- Brush fire near Moses Lake briefly shut down part of SR‑17
Also on today's calendar: Old Timey Political Rally and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Warm; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 86, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The World Cup kicks off June 11; locals weigh in on the tournament (columbiabasinherald.com) — With the World Cup kicking off June 11, Moses Lake soccer fans are gearing up to watch from local spots like Ten Pin, Mason’s Place, and home viewing parties. Residents share their hopes for Mexico, the U.S., and European powerhouses, while balking at steep ticket prices for Seattle matches. Some locals plan gatherings, though few organized watch events have surfaced in town so far. 
2. Unsolved for 24 Years - Skeletal Remains Found Near Moses Lake Still Have No Identity or Leads (westsidevoicela.com) — Investigators are still trying to identify “Grant County Jane Doe,” a woman whose partial skeletal remains were found along Moses Lake’s northern shoreline back in 2002. Despite DNA work, database checks, and periodic case reviews, her identity and cause of death remain unknown, and authorities are urging anyone with even faint memories or tips to contact local coroners’ offices.
3. Backfiring Vehicle Sparks 30-Acre Brush Fire In Rural Moses Lake (995theapple.com) — Firefighters quickly contained a 30‑acre brush fire near Moses Lake on Tuesday after a backfiring vehicle ignited dry grass along Neppel Road NE. The blaze briefly closed State Route 17 between Grape Drive and Road 10 NE due to heavy smoke and wind-driven flames, but crews had it contained within about two hours and traffic soon reopened.
4. 10 Surprising Bucket List Movies Filmed in Washington State (talk1067.com) — You might be surprised to learn that key scenes from Die Hard 2 were filmed near Moses Lake back in 1989, putting the area briefly in Hollywood’s spotlight. The piece highlights that moment while running through other classic movies shot around Washington. It’s a fun reminder of how often familiar state backdrops quietly appear on screen.
📸 Around Moses Lake
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Living Museum Event →
Grant County Historical Museum, 742 Basin St NW, Ephrata
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Old Timey Political Rally →
Grant County Historical Museum, 742 Basin St NW, Ephrata
5:00 pm -
The Trip to Bountiful →
Masquers Theater, 322 Main Ave E, Soap Lake
7:30 pm -
Watercolor Coral Reef
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center - 401 S. Balsam St. Moses Lake WA
10:30 am -
Open Doors Graduation
Moses Lake School District Moses Lake, WA 98837
6:00 pm -
Community Beautification Town Hall →
City of Moses Lake - City Council Meetings City Council Chambers401 S Balsam - Moses Lake WA 988
6:00 pm -
Free Summer Movies Series 2026
Visit Moses Lake 324 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837 -
June Preschool Story and STEAM
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Museum and Art Center Classroom #126 - Moses Lake Civic Center 401
10:30 am
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Whisky Trail Band: Taste of Whisky at Michael's Bistro →
Michael's Market & Bistro, 221 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake
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Rastelli Circus →
Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake
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Rastelli Circus | Moses Lake, WA →
Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake
6:30 pm -
Masquers Theatre Presents - The Trip to Bountiful
Visit Moses Lake Masquers Theatre Soap Lake, WA
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thousands of Washington residents open their hearts and homes to children and youth in foster care.
Get to know why one Kitsap County family chose to foster. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/XIC-eTVlPxk?si=0FGL5rByu847dkbZ Learn more: https:/… (Nextdoor ) - Commissioner and crew were honored to be invited and inspired to have attended Lummi Nation’s inaugural ribbon cutting that launched a first-in-the-nation brand new 16-bed Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization (SWMS) Center.
We know that the road to recovery is often a long one but with cutting-edge community centers such as the Lummi Nation’s, you don’t have to do it… (Nextdoor )
- Revolutionary technology takes flight in Moses Lake. The new Airplant One facility produces jet fuel with 90% lower CO2 emissions than conventional... (X: kxly4news)
- Attention, Grant County! Please pack extra time and patience if you are traveling on SR 17 between Moses Lake and Soap Lake. A fire located seven... (X: WSDOT_East)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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