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Cut to pre-K program leaves WA school officials frustrated
An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly 2…
Moses Lake High School theater troupe to present ‘Mamma Mia!’
MOSES LAKE — The curtain goes up on a tale of lost love, family complications and a wedding on the beach as the Moses Lake High School Theatre troupe presents …
Othello schools EP&O levy proposal on February ballot
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to accept or reject an educational programs and operations levy in February 2026. The community committe…
Lutacaga Elementary fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E. program
OTHELLO —The Othello Police Department celebrated the graduation of fifth graders from Lutacaga Elementary School Monday, marking a significant milestone in th…
CBTECH students push in their own fire engine
MOSES LAKE — The Fire Science students at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center held their first push-in ceremony last week, welcoming home their new fire tru…
MLSD, union negotiations continue amid potential work stoppage
MOSES LAKE — Tensions are escalating between the Moses Lake School District and the Moses Lake Education Association as contract negotiations remain unresolved…
Moses Lake teachers vote to strike if contract not ratified
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Education Association, the teachers' union for educators in the Moses Lake School District, has voted to strike if they do not have…
Applications open for apple industry training program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Applications are open for a program designed to provide training and networking opportunities for young professionals in the apple industry.…
Ephrata schools bolster local food bank efforts
EPHRATA — In a demonstration of community spirit, the Ephrata School District successfully gathered nearly 750 pounds of food for the Ephrata Food Bank during …
MLSD, union agree to enter mediation
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has requested mediation to advance ongoing contract negotiations with the Moses Lake Education Association, the uni…
Locals recognized for contributions to STEM
WENATCHEE — Three locals were honored at the NCW Tech Alliance Awards ceremony last week. Quincy High School student Gerardo Guerrero and Big Bend Community Co…
Educators share plans to ‘Educate Tomorrow’ at LEAD Summit
MOSES LAKE — During the first day of the LEAD Summit, local school district superintendents Carol Lewis from Moses Lake, Andy Harlow from Wahluke, Nik Bergman …
Counting down the days until Ephrata Cabaret
EPHRATA — As the curtain rises for yet another season of the highly anticipated “Cabaret,” the Ephrata High School community is buzzing with excitement. This y…
MLSD settles with Absher Construction on Vanguard project
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has reached a conclusive settlement agreement with Absher Construction Company, effectively closing out all remaini…
Fairy tale: Othello HS to stage ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
OTHELLO — It’s your typical teenage drama. Boy loves girl. Girl’s father wants her to marry someone else. Girl runs away and both boys look for her. A mischiev…
Bus hit after driver fails to yield near Warden
MOSES LAKE — No one was injured when a school bus failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle about five miles south of Moses Lake Tuesday evening.