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Literary youth: Othello and Mattawa to host Day of the Children celebrations
MOSES LAKE — Both Othello Public Library and the city of Mattawa are holding free events this year for El día de l…
Educators connect students with careers
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Educational Service District has stepped up its outreach efforts recently in Grant County, finding ways to bring businesses and …
Overcoming challenges
EPHRATA – Back in December, Ephrata High School senior Ben Belino received the EHS Challenge Coin, a memento for Tiger students and staff who accomplish extrao…
Ephrata community donates upgrades to EHS sports facilities
EPHRATA – The softball facilities Ephrata High School uses for its teams got an upgrade thanks to community support, according to an announcement from EHS.
CWU professor’s award-winning geology show renewed for another season
ELLENSBURG – Since 2017, Nick Zentner has been bringing his love of geology to fans across the world on his Emmy Award-winning show, Nick on the Rocks.
Pivotal moments
ROYAL CITY — There’s an old adage that says “For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost,” meaning that big changes in history often hinge on single events. Royal…
Harlow discusses stray dog problem with Mattawa City Council
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District Superintendent Andy Harlow spoke with the Mattawa City Council during Thursday’s regular meeting to discuss an ongoing issue …
Ephrata School District seeking board candidates
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is looking for individuals interested in filling an open position on the district’s school board, according to a press release from the district.
Academic athletes
SOAP LAKE — When a team sets a goal, it takes - well, teamwork to reach it. A new banner soon to be installed in the Soap Lake High School gym illustrates what…
Ephrata school administrators discuss bullying
EPHRATA – If you ask them, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne and Assistant Superintendent Ken Murray will tell you that schools in Ephrata aren’…
WSU Net price calculator helps estimate financial aid offers
PULLMAN - Prospective and current students can now estimate their financial aid offers and net costs at WSU with a calculator powered by College Raptor, a coll…
Cellarbration! inbound!
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation will cellarbrate a little earlier this year. The Cellarbration! benefit dinner and auction, usually held…
WSU researchers may have found treatment for stubborn bacterial infections
PULLMAN — Washington State University researchers may have found a way to trick bacteria into sending messages that make it easier to kill them, according to a WSU press release.
‘Parents Bill of Rights’ initiative gains unanimous approval in WA Senate
OLYMPIA- The Washington Senate dolled out a unanimous vote Monday to pass a proposed initiative to clarify parental rights regarding their children’s education…
WSU Center for Entrepreneurship hires new executive director
PULLMAN - Paul Warner, an experienced business owner, digital marketer, and consultant, has been appointed executive director of the Washington State Universit…
Schwab awards CWU grant for expanded financial planning programs
ELLENSBURG — Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation, recently awarded Central Washington University with a multi-year grant to support program expansion for the Center for Financ…