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Ephrata School District awards $6,100 in grants
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District recently held a special awards ceremony to present 12 “Teacher Classroom Gra…
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…
MLSD passes facilities fees and considers forensic audit
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board passed an updated facilities use fee schedule, lowering the rates for groups using the facilities for various activiti…
Wahluke grad honored for overcoming obstacles
MATTAWA — A Wahluke High School graduate was recently honored for his determination and community engagement by Community Health Plan of Washington. Hazie…
Quincy legends added to Wall of Fame
QUINCY — Athletic legends at Quincy High School were recognized with inclusion on the QHS Wall of Fame during an induction ceremony Sept. 6. Devin Howe, W…
QHS joins UW Huskies at Band Day
QUINCY — Fifty members of the Quincy High School band had a chance to show their stuff Saturday at a University of Washington football game. The occasion w…
EHS staff and students address school climate for upcoming year
EPHRATA – Amid the chaos of new school clothes, backpacks and pencil shavings, students are prepared to succeed this year. While Ephrata High School’s new prin…
MLSD increases police presence in response to threats
MOSES LAKE – On Thursday, Moses Lake School District released two statements about potential threats at Vanguard Academy and Frontier Middle School.
WA Board of Ed looks to expand controversial ethnic studies graduation requirement
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Board of Education is moving closer to officially updating and expanding a 2021 resolution that established an ethni…