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New principal takes charge at Warden High
WARDEN — Warden High School has welcomed its new principal, Heather Cheek, a seasoned educator with a passion for …
Ephrata summer school keeps students learning
EPHRATA — As the summer season wraps up, 190 students in the Ephrata School District are proving learning doesn't cease when the school year ends. The district…
MLSD takes preliminary look at 2025-26 finances
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District board held a special meeting Thursday to discuss preliminary budget numbers. “Tonight, we are going to do a fa…
MLSD granted temporary water exemption by city council
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 3071 during its regular meeting Tuesday. The ordinance grants the Moses Lake School Distr…
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR DISTRICT 3: Juan 'Jerry' Garcia
OTHELLO – Juan “Jerry” Garcia, born and raised in Othello, is running for Director of District 3 on the Othello School Board. He said that this decision comes …
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR DISTRICT 3: Birdie Fought
OTHELLO – Candidate Birdie Fought, co-owner of Classic Grill’n Cafe and lifelong resident of Othello, will be on the ballot for the position of Director of Dis…
United Way helps Ephrata schools enhance meal program
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has recently transformed its Summer Meal Program, thanks to a $30,000 donation from the United Way of King County. This f…
MLSD celebrates having full new admin team on site
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District celebrated Tuesday after having the full new administrative team in the office. “Well, this is actually the fi…
MLSD to hold budget meeting Thursday
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is holding a special work study session Thursday to begin discussing the budget for the upcoming school year. “…
MLSD announces new principal for Knolls Vista
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has announced Jason De Lane as the new principal of Knolls Vista Elementary School, effective Tuesday for the 2025-…
Moses Lake students prepare to head to Japan
MOSES LAKE — Three Moses Lake students will head to Japan this month as part of the Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Exchange. “A lot of people don’t realiz…
Ephrata High Class of ‘55 celebrates 70 years
EPHRATA - There are 39 “kids” still living from the Ephrata High School Class of 1955, Jerry Pitts said, and he and his classmates still get together as much a…
MLSD welcomes three new 2026 buses
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District recently expanded its transportation fleet with the addition of three brand new vehicles, poised to improve both st…
New fencing enhances safety at Knolls Vista
MOSES LAKE—In an effort to bolster the safety and well-being of students, Knolls Vista Elementary School has completed the installation of a new security fence…
MLSD signs WIAA contract, asks for amendments
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District signed its 2025-26 membership contract with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association at the regular sc…