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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…
MLSD suing Fowler over alleged Groff deficiencies
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District announced earlier this year it would be pursuing litigation with Fowler General Construction, the company that buil…
Tuesday’s MLSD gun threat found to be false
MOSES LAKE – Tuesday afternoon, Moses Lake School District middle school cross country athletes told the police they had been threatened by a man with a gun wh…
College Toolkit offers valuable new resource for underrepresented populations
ELLENSBURG — Prospective college students in Washington who are on the fence about pursuing a degree have a new online resource to help them figure out if high…
MLSD cross country students threatened with firearm
MOSES LAKE — Frontier and Endeavor middle school cross country students were approached by a vehicle whose occupants threatened them with a firearm Tuesday aft…
Teachers address MLSD elementary schedules, activities
MOSES LAKE – At the Moses Lake School District Board meeting on September 18, concerns were brought to the board from district staff and community members rega…
MLSD holding steady in standardized testing
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board met Sept. 18 to discuss recent state and local test scores in the district. Both the SMARTER Balance Assessment and th…
Ephrata School District considering spring 2026 bond
EPHRATA — After more than a year and a half of work, the Ephrata School District’s District Facility Study Group has decided to recommend putting a $75 million…
Warrior Journeys returns with help of Wahluke Alumni Association
MATTAWA — Graduates of Wahluke High School are working to form an alumni association, and one of their first projects is the revival of a favorite high school …
Gesa donates more than $24,000 to Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Student activities in the Moses Lake School District got a boost last week, as Gesa Credit Union handed Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academ…
Community learning centers coming to Othello schools
OTHELLO — The Othello School District will be implementing new before-school and after-school programs for elementary and middle school students with the help …
Wenatchee Valley College receives $130,000 for workforce development
WENATCHEE – Wenatchee Valley College has secured $130,000 in workforce development funds from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. …
Ephrata school bus driver takes passengers personally
EPHRATA — Brenda Wurl has become a beloved fixture within the Ephrata School District as a bus driver, where her enthusiasm for children and dedication to safe…
MLSD committee recommends replacement of North, Larson Heights
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board heard a presentation from the district’s Facility Advisory Committee recommending that Larson Heights and North elemen…
Groff repairs on schedule, campus to reopen 2026-27
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis told the MLSD Board of Directors Thursday that Groff Elementary will open back up for the 20…
WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR: Candidates Q&A
MATTAWA – There are two candidates running for the Wahluke School District Director District 5 position. The candidates are Elia Mendoza and board president an…