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‘Footloose’ : QHS musical combines high energy with strong emotion
QUINCY — It’s time to kick off those Sunday shoes and pump up the adrenaline. Quincy High School’s production of “…
Newhouse announces start of annual art competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., announced Thursday the start of the annual Central Washington Congressional Art Competition. The statement said all Central Washington high school students are eligibl…
Washington schools names Purple Star districts
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Association of School Administrators have selected the Pur…
Soap Lake enrollment drop affects revenue, places staffing at risk
SOAP LAKE — Enrollment in the Soap Lake School District dropped substantially from the 2021-22 school year to the current school year, and that brought with it…
Social media contributes to bullying in Quincy schools
QUINCY — A survey of Quincy Middle School and Quincy High School students indicates that most students believe they can get help from an adult if they think th…
Gonzaga partners with Ziplines Education to advance E. WA workforce
SPOKANE — Gonzaga University announced a partnership with Ziplines Education in late March designed to help Zags and other Eastern Washington students fortify …
CWU musician shines at National Trumpet Competition
ELLENSBURG — A Central Washington University music student etched her name in the history books last month when she won the undergraduate solo division at the …
Planning tools aim to help prepare the power grid for future climate extremes
PULLMAN — New planning tools developed by Washington State University researchers could someday help power grid planners and operators better prepare for extre…
MLSD levy ballots mailed this week
MOSES LAKE — Ballots will be mailed to Moses Lake School District voters later this week for a special election to decide the fate of a two-year educational pr…
WA addresses AI in public schools
OLYMPIA — The widespread use of artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the classroom experience for students and teachers across Washington state. As educ…
Molahiettes bring home state championship
MOSES LAKE — Being a member of the Molahiettes brings with it a set of expectations. The Moses Lake High School drill team successfully defended its title i…
Garden wisdom
MOSES LAKE — Using water more efficiently in the garden and on the lawn will be the subject of presentations and demonstrations April 20 at the Eco-Gardening S…
PALS forever
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School PALS Prom Friday night brought glamor, joy and some impressive dance moves to the school commons. “This was probably…
Othello student earns dean’s list honors
OTHELLO — An Othello student has been named to the Palmer College of Chiropractic dean’s list for fall semester. Alex Simmons earned dean’s list honors at the college’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Soap Lake School Board asks for superintendent’s resignation
SOAP LAKE — First-year Soap Lake School District superintendent Aaron Chavez will not be returning for the 2024-25 school year, following action by the Soap La…
A little kindness
ROYAL CITY — One of the scariest words in the English language is cancer. Brain cancer is doubly frightening and having it settle in during childhood is a trip…