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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 …
Moses Lake teachers commit to Monday strike, if no agreement reached
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Education Association executive board voted to initiate a strike Monday if an agreement is not reached with the Moses Lake School D…
MLSD reaches agreement with Principals Association
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District and the Moses Lake Principals Association announced a tentative agreement on a new contract. The Moses Lake School …
Groff transferred back to permanent power
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District announced Groff Elementary repairs are going well, with a focus on electrical grounding and related systems. The sc…
$75M Ephrata schools bond to go on February ballot
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School Board unanimously approved to move forward on the $75 million bond proposition on the February 2026 ballot to replace Grant Elemen…
MLSD passes resolution due to potential teacher strike
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors passed a resolution on Thursday in response to an possible strike by teachers represented by the…
3 area teachers honored by Granco FCU
MOSES LAKE – Granco Federal Credit Union announced its 2025 Teacher of the Year winners.
Ephrata School Board meeting changed to 5:30 p.m. Monday
EPHRATA — The Ephrata regular school board meeting Monday will begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. with a presentation with Ephrata School District’s Lego rob…
Eastern European traditions on display at Basin schools
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Allied Arts kicked off its annual school tour Monday, with a performance for Grant and Columbia Ridge students in Ephrata by Trio Bary…
Public School Employees of Moses Lake hold back on strike issue
MOSES LAKE — On Tuesday, the Public School Employees of Moses Lake held a membership meeting to vote on whether classified staff would or would not support the…
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…