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MLSD reaches $1.85 million settlement with architect in Groff Elementary litigation
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will receive $1.85 million as part of a settlement agreement with Desi…
A look at the Ephrata schools replacement levy
EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray discussed the upcoming February Educational Programs and Operations Levy during a recent visit to t…
Ephrata School Board reorganized and bus finances handled
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School Board conducted a meeting on Dec. 16, welcoming new leadership and providing updates on the district’s transportation levy.
Attendance, readiness addressed by Othello SD
OTHELLO — Keeping children in school and getting them back in school when they’ve stopped attending were among the topics of an extensive discussion at the Oth…
Warden SD discusses annex, driver’s ed
WARDEN – During the Warden School District board meeting Thursday evening, district officials addressed the future of the city’s annex building and driver’s ed…
Opera star to perform with Moses Lake students
MOSES LAKE — An acclaimed opera singer will perform with Moses Lake music teacher Marina Munter’s students Saturday in Moses Lake, according to an announcement…
Ephrata High students raise money for foster children
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School students worked together to raise $8,700 to support local teenagers in foster care and shopping for “Toys for Teens”. The funds w…
Ephrata School Board looking for applicants
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is still looking for applicants for the open school board position. Director Anita Waller stepped down from her position …
AFA offers scholarships for those affected by Alzheimer’s
NEW YORK – The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 for college-bound high school seniors who are affected by Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related illnesses.
BBCC to add second bachelor’s program
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will offer a new bachelor’s degree program next year, according to an announcement from the college.
Levy Q&A center stage at MLSD forum
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District voters will be asked to accept or reject a four-year educational programs and operations levy in a special election Feb…
Ephrata Schools moving forward with replacement levy election
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School Board unanimously approved placing an Educational Programs and Operations levy on the February 2025 ballot for taxpayers to decide…
Ancient Lakes students collect hats, gloves
QUINCY — Three students at Ancient Lakes Elementary School in Quincy have made winter a little warmer for some folks. “(They collected) 97 pairs of gloves,…
Questions, answers, discussion at MLSD community forum
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis answered questions about school operations in the wake of severe budget cuts, technology, te…
CB Foundation donates to Viking Food Pantry
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College was recently awarded a $1,000 grant to support its Viking Food Pantry, courtesy of the Columbia Basin Foundation, accor…
Bite2Go program combating child hunger in Quincy Schools
QUINCY – The reality of chronic hunger and food insecurity faces countless children across Washington, impacting their ability to learn and thrive. In response…