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MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025
December 22, 2025 3:55 a.m.

MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2025 Thursday. During the meeting, both the Moses Lake Education Association and district administration discussed the ongoing concern of school day length.

A year of successes
December 22, 2025 3 a.m.

A year of successes

DMLA celebrates bringing attention downtown in 2025

MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake has had a pretty good year. “I think people are starting to recognize that there is stuff downtown,” said Downtown Moses Lake Association Executive Director Mallory Miller.

Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026
December 22, 2025 3 a.m.

Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026

MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has budgeted to spend about $200,000 more in its current expense (general) fund in 2026 than it is projected to receive in revenue. Expenses for all departments are projected to be slightly higher than revenues, and as a result Mattawa is projected to have slightly less money in at the end of 2026 than it does at the beginning of the year.

Pledge leader
December 22, 2025 3 a.m.

Pledge leader

Ephrata girl leads Pledge of Allegiance for past two years

EPHRATA — Summer Rocheleau, an Ephrata resident, has been leading the Pledge of Allegiance at council meetings for over two years. After she finished leading the council in the pledge, Wednesday night, she was recognized by Mayor Bruce Reim, along with the entire council for her public service.

'Affordability is first'
December 22, 2025 3 a.m.

'Affordability is first'

Warnick outlines legislative priorities for upcoming session

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake and the Republican Caucus Chair for the Washington State Senate, shared her legislative priorities for the upcoming session, which include increasing affordability, enhancing public safety and improving access to education—issues she believes are vital for the welfare of Washingtonians.

Christmas week weather 2025
December 22, 2025 2:05 a.m.

Christmas week weather 2025

Christmas week weather 2025

December 22, 2025 midnight

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