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Basin nonprofit CEO appointed to WA Board of Education
OLYMPIA — Sue Kane, CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, has been appointed to the Washington State Board of Education, P…
A walk into Narnia 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' comes to MLHS stage
MOSES LAKE — A classic tale of sacrifice and love, adventure, magical creatures, a very wicked queen and a majestic lion comes to the Moses Lake High School st…
Voters set to weigh in on school taxes
MOSES LAKE — With its growing student population — over 8,000 and rising — the Moses Lake School District needs a new elementary school every five years, according to Michelle Price, superintendent of the Moses Lak…
Frontier students taste-test the smoothies
MOSES LAKE — Frontier Middle School students had a decision to make – the Tropical Berry smoothie, or the Dreamsicle? The Mystery smoothie, the Berry Blast, or…
'Doughnuts with Dad'
MOSES LAKE — Peninsula Elementary students showed their appreciation to the dads, grandpas, uncles, older brothers and stepfathers who participate in the schoo…
Moses Lake High School cheer squad wins state title
MOSES LAKE — It’s a lot of work, being on the cheer squad at Moses Lake High School. Whether it’s a game or practice, the cheer squad has something going on five days a week during the fall and winter sports season…
Disagreement between staff, parents triggers Wilson Creek School lockdown
WILSON CREEK — A disagreement between school staff and parents of a student triggered a lockdown on Thursday at Wilson Creek School.
Father, daughter paint mural to surprise students
OTHELLO — Hiawatha Elementary School students returned from their Christmas vacation early this month to be surprised by an 8-foot-by-40-foot mural of their ma…
Othello talks new high school
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters could be asked to consider a construction bond for a new Othello High School in February 2018. The need for a new high…
School district mulls moving fifth grade to middle school
MOSES LAKE — In order to cope with overcrowding, several Moses Lake Elementary Schools are preparing to relocate all of their fifth-grade classes beginning next fall.
MLSD adds 4 days to school year
MOSES LAKE — Winter may not be over yet, but the Moses Lake School District has a plan to deal with all the days students have missed so far.
Youth academy gives Moses Lake teen second chance
MOSES LAKE — Gavin Mann is glad to be back in Moses Lake.
Othello voters to decide fate of school M&O levy
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a three-year maintenance and operations levy in a special election Feb. 14. If approved, the levy would replace one approved by voters in …
A matter of size
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a $135.3 million construction bond in February, which includes money for a ne…
New principals at Othello, Desert Oasis high schools
OTHELLO — Othello High School has a new principal, Desert Oasis High School has a new-old principal, and Wahitis Elementary has a new interim principal. Those changes, occurring at the end of the first semester las…
Poetry Out Loud winners shine in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Six students participated in the local section of Poetry Out Loud on Jan. 19 at Ephrata High School. This is a national competition that starts at a …