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Applicants sought for Moses Lake School Board seat
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the school board fo…
BBCC Job Fair connects people, employers
MOSES LAKE — Thursday’s may have been the biggest job fair Big Bend Community College has held. “About 700 job seekers came through here today, maybe more,…
MLHS Class of 1995 reunion April 25-27
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Class of 1995 will hold its 30-year class reunion the weekend of April 25-27, according to an announcement from the reu…
Wahluke High students bring home SkillsUSA medals
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School junior Diana Barber said her performance in regional SkillsUSA competition left her a little unsure going into state competition.…
FFA Plant sales blooming soon
MOSES LAKE – As the weather warms the plants start to bloom, including plants in local Future Farmers of America greenhouses. Several chapters across Grant Cou…
CWU recognizes locals in winter quarter honor roll
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has released its Honor Roll for winter quarter 2025, with 104 students from Grant and Adams counties honored. To be …
Hundreds honored on Vikings President’s and VP’s lists
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College announced Monday that 303 Basin students have been named to the President’s List for winter quarter 2025. Hundreds more…
'Beyond belt-tightening': WSU scrambles for revenue amid cuts, falling enrollment
(The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump cuts funding and Gov. Bob Ferguson juggles a $16 billion budget shortfall, Washington State University is braci…
MLSD provides more details on Groff legal action
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake School District officials announced during a Friday press conference that Groff Elementary will remain closed for the 2025-26 school ye…
Groff litigation, improving finances addressed in MLSD board meeting
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board met for a regular meeting April 3 and discussed litigation regarding Groff Elementary, adding public health informatio…
Warden falls to Connell 0-3
WARDEN – The Warden Cougars lost in a hard-fought game against Connell 3-0 Tuesday night. “It was a good game in the first half; starting the second half it…
Knights go 1-1 in doubleheader against Cashmere
ROYAL CITY – The Royal City Knights baseball team played a doubleheader against Cashmere losing their first game 15-5 and winning their second 4-5.
Ephrata’s Lopez Argueta excels in classes despite language barrier
EPHRATA – In a celebration of resilience and hard work, Ephrata High School has named Diego Lopez Argueta as one of the Students of the Month for March. His te…
‘Wherever there’s need’
MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake Christian Academy students are getting a little different education this week. “We’re on our Extended Learning Week, where…
Ephrata SD approves purchase of two surplus busses
EPHRATA -- The Ephrata School Board approved the purchase of two surplus 42-passenger buses at its March 24 meeting. The total cost of the purchase was $17,500.
Robot paints lines, saves time
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District has been using a “tiny robot” for around a year to paint the fields at Ephrata Middle School and Ephrata High School.