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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…
ESD levies planned for November ballot
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District voters will decide the fate of two school district levies on the November ballot. If approved, these measures will purchase f…
ESD 105 receives nearly $4 million in grants for student mental health
YAKIMA — Educational Service District 105 officials announced on Sept. 29 that they will receive federal grant funds totaling almost $4 million to support student mental health. The ESD covers 25 school districts i…
“It just seemed like the right thing to do”
MOSES LAKE — Dave Ruffin does not teach his law enforcement students at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center to do what he did on Wednesday when he detai…
MLSD unveils new middle school mascots
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District unveiled the new mascots and logos for both Columbia Middle School — the Red Hawks — and Frontier Middle School — t…
Retired MLPD chief detains suspect at CB Tech
MOSES LAKE — A former Moses Lake police chief on Wednesday detained a man who made threats to students at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. …
Moses Lake resident makes SCC honor roll
SPOKANE - Leticia Garcia of Moses Lake has earned a place on the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Summer Quarter 2022, according to a release by the college. To make the SCC honor roll, students must earn …
Sainsbury fills Ephrata School Board position
EPHRATA - The Ephrata School Board Monday night unanimously selected Josh Sainsbury to fill the board’s vacant position. “We are happy to have Josh, employe…
Royal schools start year in almost-finished buildings
ROYAL CITY — School in Royal is off to a great start for the year, Superintendent Roger Trail told the Royal School Board Monday night. “We have opened scho…
Walking path completed, city to consider no-parking signs
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal for no-parking signs on a walking path on East Nelson Road on the route to Groff Eleme…
MLHS Class of ’62
MOSES LAKE — They came from all over to share memories and see old friends. “We call ourselves the Spirits of ’62 because we are very spirited,” said Marily…
Quincy council approves second school officer
QUINCY — The Quincy School District and Quincy Police Department will add a second school resource officer position, beginning with the 2023-24 school year. …
MLSD, teachers union approve three-year contract
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District personnel with instructional certification will receive a 7.5% pay raise for the 2022-23 school year. Moses Lake School…
EHS gets first athletic trainer
EPHRATA - On Sept. 9, Ephrata School District announced the hiring of Marissa Cox who will be the district’s first certified athletic trainer and will also tea…
Big Bend receives $1.16 million EOC grant
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will make use of a $1.16 million grant to open a TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, according to a press release from…
MLHS freshman get started
MOSES LAKE — The freshmen sitting through orientation in the Moses Lake High School gym can be forgiven for their skepticism when MLHS teacher Tiffany Janosov …