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Moses Lake School District to host community conversation on school safety
MOSES LAKE — From emergency preparedness and bullying prevention to school resource officers and facility safety, …
Moses Lake School District seeks community members for two new advisory committees
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is encouraging students, families, educators and community members to help shape the future of local schools by ser…
No decisions made on possible Ephrata School District bond
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District patrons will have one more chance to express their opinions on a possible district construction bond in a “listening session”…
WA officials consider steep cut to developmental disability services
A Washington state agency has floated cutting services for more than 2,600 residents with developmental disabilities with the goal of saving money to close a l…
BBCC nursing program passes review with no issues
MOSES LAKE — The nursing program at Big Bend Community College has had its national accreditation renewed, according to an announcement from the college. Ev…
Othello Education Association official arrested in theft investigation
OTHELLO — An Othello Education Association official is under investigation for possible misappropriation of OEA funds. Othello Police Chief Brent McFarlane sai…
Basin students honored at CWU
ELLENSBURG — Eleven students from the Columbia Basin were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for summer quarter 2026, according to an announce…
Homecoming controversy prompts district review of high school programs
MOSES LAKE — A dispute over attendance at the upcoming Moses Lake High School Homecoming dance evolved into a broader conversation about the relationship betwe…
Joel Martinez appointed to Moses Lake School Board
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors selected Joel Martinez to fill the vacant District 2 seat Thursday night after interviewing four…
Othello School Board to consider capital levy request
OTHELLO — The Othello School Board will consider a recommendation at its Oct. 28 meeting about a possible capital request to be put before voters in 2027, prob…
Calm under pressure
MOSES LAKE — Some Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center students saved a life Sept. 19. “We were there volunteering with the (Walk to End Alzheimer’s), and…
Applicants sought for Moses Lake School Board seat
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the school board following the resignation of Director Paul Hill…
Moses Lake HS Homecoming contention traces back to spring ASB vote
MOSES LAKE — A recent controversy surrounding who can attend the upcoming Moses Lake High School Homecoming dance stems from constitutional changes approved by…
Ephrata students return to class as new school year begins
EPHRATA — Hallways filled with students, new backpacks and a mix of excitement and nervous energy Wednesday as Ephrata School District students returned to cla…
First day brings excitement, new beginnings to Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Hallways filled with excited chatter, nervous smiles and reunions with friends Wednesday as Moses Lake School District students returned for the f…