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Ephrata School District music director performing in 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade
EPHRATA — Columbia Ridge Elementary Music Director Alicia Keegan has been selected to participate in the 2026 Pasa…
Warden’s new student assistance professional addresses mental health
WARDEN — The Warden School District welcomed a new staff member earlier this month. Araceli Flores joined Warden High School as its new student assistance prof…
Warden School Board approves levy renewals
WARDEN — The Warden School Board unanimously approved a motion Thursday to renew the district’s educational programs and operations levy and its capital techno…
Othello career showcase biggest ever
OTHELLO – More than 1,600 Othello students attended the 2023 Othello Career Showcase Tuesday, filling up both gyms at the Othello High School alongside somewhe…
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ opens Friday in Quincy
QUINCY — The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Quincy High School on the tale of a mysterious murder with an international cast of suspects. The QHS Theater…
Othello schools work to weed out gangs
OTHELLO — Amy Parris, director of student services for the Othello School District, said district officials faced a challenge at the start of the 2021-22 schoo…
OSPI, RCO award outdoor learning grants
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office in cooperation with the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction announced $3.7 millio…
Royal schools celebrate end of construction
ROYAL CITY — A small but enthusiastic crowd came to the Royal School District’s newly remodeled transportation center to celebrate the completion of constructi…
Career focused forum
RITVILLE – Hundreds of high school students and dozens of vendors congregated Thursday in Ritzville High School’s gym for the 2023 Lind-Ritzville and Washtucna…
Jackrabbit royalty '23
QUINCY — Michelle Acevedo Martinez and Ethan Gregg were crowned as Quincy High School Homecoming queen and king during halftime of the Quincy-Medical Lake game…
Early learning town hall set for Tuesday
The North Central Early Learning Coalition in cooperation with Catholic Charities, the North Central Education Service District and the apple STEM Network will host a town hall to discuss early childhood education …
LGBTQ+ academic scholarships open
MOSES LAKE – Scholarship website Bold.org announced Monday several new academic scholarships tailored specifically for LGBTQ+ high school, undergraduate and graduate students.
Local economic innovation key to success says Dept. of Commerce director
MOSES LAKE — Mike Fong, director of the Washington Department of Commerce, said economic innovation starts locally. “We want to strengthen communities and h…
Tigers homecoming nobility 2023
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers celebrated Homecoming during halftime at last week’s gridiron match against the Grandview Greyhouds. See full coverage of the game…
WalletHub releases top WA colleges and universities list
MOSES LAKE – Personal finance website WalletHub released Monday its 2024’s Best College & University Rankings report, as well as expert commentary and separate rankings for colleges and for universities, according …
Broncos royalty
Members of the 2023 homecoming court smile on the field during halftime at the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Homecoming game Friday. The Broncos are dealing with mult…