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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 …
Group gives Manweller technical education award
ELLENSBURG — A group representing vocational and technical educators across Washington have named Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, as their “legislator of th…
Back-to-school events held throughout Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Going back to school can be a tough time for some families. From school supplies, to clothes and shoes, this time of the year causes stress levels…
Job Corps formally accepts Mitsubishi Gift
MOSES LAKE — You’d be surprised how difficult it is to actually donate something to the United States government.
School bells start ringing next week
OTHELLO — Ah, summer — sunny weather, no homework, kids can do whatever they want — and then school starts, and summer is over.
Back-to-school (supply) bonanza
MOSES LAKE — Six-year-old Kayla Graves was so giddy Tuesday night at the Columbia Basin Elks Lodge that she could barely contain her excitement.
New MLSD superintendent sees challenges ahead
MOSES LAKE — The new superintendent of the Moses Lake School District sees several major challenges facing the district in the upcoming school year.
ML teens return from space camp
MOSES LAKE — Celeste Todd wasn’t sure of what to make of the fact that she was going to Space Camp this summer.
Washington State Treasurer tours CB Tech
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson said he sees part of his job as increasing financial knowledge, both at the state level and for Washingt…
ML schools propose $107.4M budget
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is proposing a $107.4 million operating budget for the upcoming school year.
Ephrata School District offers screening
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District officials have scheduled screening for children aged 3-5 for parents who might have concerns about the child’s development. Screening is scheduled for Aug. 29, although parents can…
Simulated tragedy, real-world takeaways
MOSES LAKE — Just off Bolling Street at the Big Bend Community College campus on Tuesday afternoon there was a mass of commotion. People could be heard screami…
BBCC issued private sanction after failing to meet recommendation
MOSES LAKE — Owing to Big Bend Community College’s failure over the years to meet a past recommendation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the college has been issued a notice of co…
All BBCC nursing grads pass qualifying test
MOSES LAKE — Nursing students at Big Bend Community College have kept a 10-year streak alive, with all 17 nursing graduates passing the Washington state licens…
Othello School District to hire business manager
OTHELLO — Othello School District officials plan to recommend a candidate, or candidates, to replace assistant superintendent Gina Bullis by the Aug. 14 meeting of the Othello School Board. Bullis’ resignation, eff…
Royal School Board OKs budget proposal
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School Board voted unanimously to adopt its 2017-18 budget, which was presented by Business Manager Greg Pike at the board’s last meeting. Pike’s estimated budget took into consideration the …