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BBCC’s final TRIO students prepare to move on
MOSES LAKE — For more than 30 years, Big Bend Community College’s TRIO Student Support Services has helped low-inc…
ACH builds a college-ready culture with AP program
COULEE CITY — With a 2026 graduating class of 21, Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School is one of the smallest in the area, but its advanced placement, or AP, pro…
Hanging it up
MOSES LAKE — After 34 years, Steve Gjefle has hung up his last classroom ceiling tile. “It’s a good time (to retire),” Gjefle said. “At 66, it’s time to go,…
Moses Lake SD Digital graduates celebrate accomplishment
MOSES LAKE — With her Moses Lake School District Digital Learning Center diploma in hand, Anahi Zamora said it had been a challenge. “I thought I wasn’t go…
Vanguard Academy graduates second class
MOSES LAKE — Vanguard Academy speaker Gerson Perez said his classmates have proven their strength. “Strength isn't always about winning awards or being the…
Growing together
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville High School Class of 2026 had a lot of shared history. “Our classes had a unique journey,” said Salutatorian Lilly Fannin. “B…
Caps fly through the wind as MLHS Class of 2026 graduates
MOSES LAKE — Wind whipped across Lions Field on the evening of June 9 as 337 seniors from Moses Lake High School crossed the field and officially became gradua…
Othello 2026 class celebrated at commencement
OTHELLO — Cirrostratus clouds painted the warm Friday evening sky as the class of 2026 walked the stage at the Othello High School graduation. Though a slight …
Royal High School sends graduates into the world
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School’s graduation Friday was a little bittersweet, said Principal Courtney McCoy. “I will miss you more than you know,” McCoy said,…
Wahluke students head to 2026 Future Problem Solving World Finals
MATTAWA — Two Wahluke seventh graders are on their way to Indiana University Tuesday to showcase a literacy initiative they designed to boost reading motivatio…
ACH class of 2026 sets off for new adventures following graduation
COULEE CITY — The 2026 graduating class for Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School concluded their high school careers Saturday and now prepare for their next step…
Basin students selected state Future Farmers of America officers
MOSES LAKE — Arielle Montoya of Moses Lake and Tessa Hauskin of Ephrata will serve as Future Farmers of America officers next year for Washington state. Montoy…
Walk of pride
MOSES LAKE — Some seniors getting ready to graduate from Moses Lake returned to their elementary school one last time before heading out into the world.
Soap Lake class of 2026 ends high school at graduation ceremony
SOAP LAKE — Staff speaker Lee Levell gave some advice to the Soap Lake High School class of 2026 during graduation ceremonies Saturday. “There will be uncer…
Warden’s 2026 graduates gather together one last time
WARDEN — The class of 2026 celebrated their high school graduation Friday evening as friends and family gathered to celebrate everyone’s academic achievements.…