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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 Christian Academy sends graduates forth with prayers, blessings
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy marked a significant milestone on May 31 as the Class of 2025 celebrated its graduation ceremony, featuring seven…
Royal Knights prepared to face the future
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School Class of 2025 can face anything together; class President Aaliyah Guerrero told them at graduation Friday.
Excitement, emotion at Wahluke 2025 graduation
MATTAWA — Standing in a packed hallway following the ceremony, new Wahluke High School graduate Juanairis Lopez said graduation was both exciting and disconcer…
Vanguard Academy celebrates first graduating class
MOSES LAKE — Vanguard Academy made history June 4 with the graduation of its inaugural class. The ceremony, held at Lion’s Field, featured heartfelt speeches f…
MLSD celebrates inaugural graduation of Digital Learning Center
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District marked a historic milestone on May 4, as the Digital Learning Center proudly held its inaugural graduation ceremony…
EHS weight room receives $72,000 upgrade
EPHRATA – The Ephrata High School weight room has undergone transformation, thanks to a $72,000 grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation. Sixteen brand-new fitne…
Proposed TRIO cuts to impact around 1,300 BBCC students
MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College held its monthly board of trustees meeting last Thursday. They discussed their meeting with Congressman Dan Newhouse’s …
Warden School District appoints Brouillet as interim superintendent
WARDEN — The Warden School District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Marc Brouillet June 4 as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1. Former S…
Mavericks softball season recap
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks softball team concluded the 2025 season with a 16-9 record and appearances in the 4A district title game and the state tournament. D…
RMS Oceanic Outlaws take award at national robotics tournament
ROYAL CITY — The Oceanic Outlaws think fast. The robotics team from Royal Middle School, representing Washington state, took first place at the national Fi…
Huskies boys soccer season recap
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies have finished their season with a 14-6-1 record and made another appearance in the state tournament. Despite hiccups along the wa…
Warriors baseball season recap
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors concluded their baseball season with a successful record of 19-4 and a third-place finish in the state tourna…
GALLERY: Celebrating the Basin graduates of 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — High schools all over the Basin have sent the Class of 2025 out into the world in the last couple of weeks. Look for full coverage of local Hi…
Superintendent Lewis provides update on MLSD finances
MOSES LAKE – During the regular Moses Lake School District board meeting held Thursday night, Superintendent Carol Lewis delivered a report weaving together el…
Shining skill
MOSES LAKE — This isn’t exactly the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center’s first trip to the nationals. “For 11 years straight we have placed at state com…