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Basin nonprofit CEO appointed to WA Board of Education
OLYMPIA — Sue Kane, CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, has been appointed to the Washington State Board of Education, P…
MLSD board considers warehouse options
The Moses Lake School Board is potentially looking to adjust its use of storage space.
Moses Lake native looks to Marine Corps for unique challenges
MOSCOW, Idaho — To say that Moses Lake native Abram Ramirez likes a challenge is an understatement. A sophomore at the University of Idaho, Ramirez is pursu…
Basin students make UW dean's list
SEATTLE - The University of Washington released its list last week of students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 quarter. The following Basin studen…
Soap Lake school board responds to community concerns
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake School Board issued a release on March 20 addressing concerns by the public at Soap Lake School Board meetings.
Almira school to be rebuilt by fall 2023
ALMIRA - There was no school that day. The power was out and people were at home, but then a fire broke out in a building without sprinklers. Almira’s Eleme…
WA legislature examines active shooter drills
OLYMPIA - Washington schools will soon have to follow new guidelines when practicing active shooter drills under legislation signed by Gov. Inslee last week. …
USDA looks to issue food aid grants to school districts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for school districts to buy locally produced food under the Local Food for School…
Super Search: Pt. 2
MOSES LAKE —The Moses Lake School Board has asked Monty Sabin to be the district’s next superintendent. At a special board meeting Thursday afternoon, the b…
Mitchell promoted to Tigers head football coach
EPHRATA - Ephrata School District is pleased to announce Patrick Mitchell has been named the new head coach of Ephrata High School’s varsity football program. …
Super Search: Pt. 1
MOSES LAKE — Monty Sabin really wants to come work in Moses Lake. “I grew up in eastern Washington, and there's a number of things that draw me here,” Sabin…
Dotson appointed to carry out Soap Lake superintendent duties
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake School Board voted Monday night in a special meeting to appoint Board President Curt Dotson to assume the duties of the Soap Lake sup…
Othello athletes recognized for academic achievement
OTHELLO — The Othello High School dance and drill team was named Class 2A academic state champions, and four OHS boys wrestlers received Class 2A academic all-…
Soap Lake SD superintendent resigns
SOAP LAKE - In a Statement from the Soap Lake School Board on March 11, the board announced that it has accepted Soap Lake School District Superintendent Sunshine Pray’s immediate resignation. Pray’s resignation…
As coronavirus mandates change, Quincy schools adjust
QUINCY — Students and staff are no longer required to wear masks indoors in Quincy schools as of Monday. Masks won’t be required on Quincy school buses moving …
A hard no
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has not asked the Business Council overseeing the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to keep the name …