Council Member Joel Graves

06/08/2026

Hope to see many of you to help us beautify our city! 💫

Code Enforcement cordially invites all residents, business owners, community organizations, and stakeholders to attend a Town Hall Meeting on June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 401 S. Balsam Street.

Join us for an important community discussion as we provide updates on current code enforcement processes, the SeeClickFix program, nuisance regulations, violation procedures, and timelines for correction and compliance. We will also discuss community beautification goals and explore volunteer opportunities that can help strengthen neighborhood pride and foster a more connected community.

Your input and participation are valuable as we work together to enhance the quality of life for all residents. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

Good news on multiple fronts!

I-90 Exit 174 Hansen Road Overpass

The Hansen Road overpass (MP 174) has been closed since January, and WSDOT is preparing to remove the bridge. Contractor N.A. Degerstrom is expected to begin demolition in early July, with construction of the new bridge starting immediately after.

WSDOT has also secured funding to replace the Adams Road (MP 154) and Hiawatha Road (MP 169) overpasses. Those projects are scheduled to begin in spring 2027, with the new bridges expected to open later that year.

06/03/2026

You get less of whatever you tax. And Washington State is Exhibit A.

When it comes to Change in Job Openings in the U.S. between 2020 and 2026, Washington state ranks...

50th out of 51.
Yay, we beat [checks notes] Wyoming.

Sarcasm aside; Olympia has done us no favors by ratcheting up every tax they can think of.
*A Capital Gains tax in 2021.
*A carbon tax raising the price of transportation in 2021.
*$9 BILLION DOLLARS in mainly business taxes in 2025.
*A proposed statewide jobs tax.
*The income tax on primarily small and medium sized businesses passed this year...

Is it any wonder Washington state is not hiring?

(Oh, and Idaho is 1st)

Dorothy Neufield | Sabrina Lam | Capitalist
'Mapped: America’s Hiring Map Has Flipped Since 2020'
Article: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/where-hiring-demand-is-rising-and-falling-in-america/

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone, City staff and citizens, for helping each other to put our town back together. 🙏🏼

05/29/2026

Please stay safe, all. Going to be a long night for our emergency crews.

05/28/2026

America is turning 250!

As we kick off summer, we’re also beginning the celebration of the United States’ Semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Here in Moses Lake, the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department is leading local America 250 events and activities.

Learn how you can be part of this historic milestone: https://www.cityofml.com/1374/America-250

05/28/2026

Love this. Way to go, Emily! 👏🏼

05/25/2026

Amazing weekend. It gets better each year. Thank you Sean Sallis and the entire crew of volunteers who worked tirelessly to make it happen.

And thanks to Moses Lake Police Department and City of Moses Lake Fire Department for keeping folks safe! 🙏🏼

05/25/2026

Good write up from Wounded Warrior Project about the history and significance of Memorial Day.

Thank you to all those who served our country. And thank you especially to those who paid the ultimate price, so we can live in freedom and liberty in this great country of ours. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is an American holiday on the last Monday of May. It honors fallen service members of the U.S. military. While most know Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, many don’t know its exact history, importance, or how to properly pay tribute.

05/24/2026