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DiscoverWorks summer school program -- a fun way to learn for Royal students
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District was chosen for the inaugural DiscoverWorks program in Washington. The progr…
New fence improves playground safety at Sage Point Elementary
MOSES LAKE — A new fence at Sage Point Elementary School is helping create a safer playground environment for students, thanks to a partnership between local b…
Othello School District 2026-27 finances healthy -- but there are warning signs
OTHELLO — While the Othello School District is in good financial condition for 2026-27, things look a little bumpy over the next four to five years unless ther…
MLSD encourages families to prepare early for 2026-27 school year
MOSES LAKE — With the first day of school less than a month away, Moses Lake School District officials are encouraging families to begin preparing now by revie…
From east to west, new MLCA head answers a calling
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy’s new administrator traveled a long way to answer the call. “I wanted to be a leader in a Christian school,” Laura…
Evaluation of possible Othello School District construction bond underway
OTHELLO — There’s no timeline, and any possible construction bond is still in the discussion phase, but Othello School Board members and Othello School Distric…
Wahluke School District general fund budget about $52.6 million for 2026-27
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District will operate with a general fund of about $52.6 million for the 2026-27 school year. The general fund pays for most distr…
6 named to Eastern Oregon Dean's List
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Six students from Grant and Adams counties were among 639 named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Oregon University for spring quarter 2026, acco…
Field study
MOSES LAKE — Six decades of agricultural collaboration between the Columbia Basin and Japan were celebrated Monday evening at Big Bend Community College. “O…
Warden closes out its five-week-long summer school program with a splash
WARDEN — Warden Summer School wrapped up Thursday with a field day full of water balloons, relay races, wet sponges, laughter and plenty of smiles, bringing an…
EWU releases spring 2026 Dean’s List
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has released its Dean’s List for spring quarter 2026, with 103 Grant and Adams County students receiving honors. To qual…
MLHS grad honored at NY Institute of Technology
OLD WESTBURY, NY — Krithika Suresh of Moses Lake has been named to the Presidential Honor List at New York Institute of Technology for spring quarter 2026, acc…
CWU releases spring 2026 honor roll
ELLENSBURG — One hundred two students from the Columbia Basin were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for winter quarter 2026, according to an…
MLSD reaches $1.85 million settlement with architect in Groff Elementary litigation
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will receive $1.85 million as part of a settlement agreement with Design West Architects related to the constructio…
MLSD hires longtime educator Kevin Rupprecht for leadership role
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District chose Washington educator Dr. Kevin Rupprecht as its new assistant executive director of secondary teaching and lea…