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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…
Ephrata schools storage building progressing
EPHRATA – Work has continued on the new Ephrata School District storage facility near the Ephrata High School Soccer pitch, according to a statement from the d…
Multicultural Center project to get underway in CWU's Black Hall this winter
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University is designing a $6 million renovation of Black Hall, with goals to enhance space for multicultural programs and impro…
MLSD finances explained during community meeting
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Interim Superintendent Carol Lewis led the first community meeting of four on Tuesday night to address the district’s c…
Public meetings on MLSD finances begin tonight
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will be holding a series of public meetings throughout October to address the district’s financial structure and is…
MLSD addresses nursing concerns, passes Title IX resolution amendment
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is weighing the potential of a forensic audit which is addressed in another story, a public comment regarding limit…
MLSD considers potential forensic audit
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is considering a forensic audit, after MLSD board member Paul Hill brought the idea up in closing comments of the A…
Reykdal talks constants and change in education
ELLENSBURG — Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said there are constants in education – but education is changing too, and it’s happening at an…
Othello Middle School threat deemed not credible
OTHELLO — An alleged threat against McFarland Middle School and specific students at the campus reported Thursday was not credible, according to an Adams County Sheriffs Office press release.
MLSD finishes cost-saving water projects
MOSES LAKE -- The Moses Lake School District announced a new cost savings measure on Thursday. The district has transitioned from the city’s water supply to an independent well-based system at both Frontier Middle …
Ephrata School board chair announces resignation
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School Board met for their Sept. 23 board meeting to introduce new staff, discuss new facilities purchases, update on the effectiveness o…
Columbia Ridge staff recognized for life-saving efforts
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced last week that it had recognized six staff for their heroic efforts to help a Columbia Ridge Elementary student…
WSU researcher awarded $2.7M to study Lyme disease
PULLMAN - Washington State University researcher Troy Bankhead has been awarded nearly $2.7 million in grants to unlock the secrets of how the bacteria that ca…
Career Connect Washington funding will spur growth of CWU’s construction management, allied construction degree programs
ELLENSBURG - The College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at Central Washington University is looking to make an even greater impact on the state’s…
WSU Tri-Cities welcomes largest first year class ever
RICHLAND – An increasing number of students are choosing to obtain their four-year degree from Washington State University Tri-Cities. The local university’s t…
MLSD announces town halls to address financial issues
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District will be hosting a series of community events at various campuses to discuss the district’s current financial crisis…